However , Shockley 's mother was aging and often ill , and he decided to live closer to her house in Palo Alto .
Beckman agreed to back Shockley 's efforts in this area , under the umbrella of his company , Beckman Instruments .
Shockley 's mother was aging and often ill , and Shockley decided to live closer to her house in Palo Alto .
Beckman agreed to back Shockley 's efforts in this area , under the umbrella of his company , Beckman Instruments .