"I am so sorry for your loss. My parents were good friends of Jim and Betty and were at their house many times. I remember her smile. I enjoyed working with her when my parents and Jim and Betty were trying to open a cafe in Bristow."
In loving memory of
Betty Lou Wubbena
August 17, 1939 - January 16, 2015
Betty Lou (Bruns) Wubbena, 75, of Bristow, Iowa, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2015, at her home. She was born August 17, 1939, in rural Ackley, Iowa, to Wilhem and Bernice (Card) Bruns. Betty graduated from Dumont High School in Dumont, Iowa. She was united in marriage to James Wubbena on August 17, 1958, at the Washington Reformed Church in rural Ackley. Betty was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Vilmar in rural Greene, Iowa, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and involved with women's circle and quilting projects. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and was previously a 4-H leader. Some of Betty's hobbies were flower gardening, sewing and baking. She and her husband, Jim, owned and operated the Wubbena Produce in Bristow for over 40 years. She retired from CUNA in Waverly after working there 14 years. She is survived by her husband James Wubbena of Bristow, daughter Tammy (Don) Fleshner of Parkersburg, daughter Susan (Jon) Jones of Tumwater, Washington, daughter Brenda (Guy) Boden of Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter Nicole (Ryan) Folkerts of Reinbeck, grandchildren Chris (Holly) Fleshner of Reinbeck, Ryan (Kristen) Fleshner of Allison, Ben (Angie) Cutler of Madison, Wisconsin, Brandon Cutler of Otterbein, Indiana, John (Amanda) Hoodjer of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brittany (Aaron) Klingenberg of Cocoa, Florida, Beau Hoodjer of West Des Moines, Andrew Jones of Seattle, Washington, Brooke Boden of Waverly, NE, Stephen Jones of Tumwater, Washington, Derek Hoodjer of Ames, Samantha Jones of Tumwater, Washington, Sophia Folkerts of Reinbeck, Elyse Folkerts of Reinbeck and Julia Folkerts of Reinbeck, great-grandchildren Emma and Cole Fleshner of Reinbeck, Lauren, Linde and Lydia Fleshner of Allison sister Margorie (Darwin) Freese of Allison, sister Minetta Jones of Waverly, brother Edward (Randi) Bruns of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, brother Richard Bruns and sister Dorothy Seaton.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Tributes
"Betty was always such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting her home. I know you lose is hard, Jim but you have such wonderful memories and a great family to lift you up."
"My sincere sympathy."
"oh my goodness- I am so, so sorry. Our h.s. class was so small, but oh so close. Betty was the one that kept us in line because of her behavior and reputation. Betty, Jim, Larry and I seemed to click. We saw them each Memorial Day time. I just want everyone to be at peace as I know that this has been a journey. she shared with Larry that she had not been feeling well. Who woulda thought she would not be with us for Memorial Day ' 15. Rest in Peace, Dear Friend."
"Jim & Girls - So many memories over the years, they will always hold a place in my heart. Our card parties, picnics, working with Betty at the elections which I so enjoyed!. She was such a special person, always had a good word for everyone, will certainly be missed!"
"My deepest sympathy to you all. Betty was always friendly and kind when I would see her. She was a good friend and encourager of my daughter, Pam. "
"So sorry to hear of the passing of a good friend, and wonderful person. Betty, will be missed."
"Nicole and family, I cannot imagine your sadness. Very was such a vibrant person and her presence will be missed throughout the community. Prayers for you all as you suffer your grief and loss."
"im sorry for your loss, betty was such a friendly lady, i know my mom and dad were great friends with your mom and dad. i remember alot of memories with your folks. all you girls have your moms smile, so she lives on with you. i will be praying for your family"
"I would like to extend my sympathy to Bettys' family. I was a neighbor to the Bruns family growing up and Bettys sister Dorothy and I were best friends. Betty was an adorable little girl and very, very pretty. Dorothy (Burma) Davenport"
"Aunt Betty is a sweet and loving person, so quiet in nature. She always had a smile on her face and made awesome Texas bread French toast! It always felt like home when I would come visit. I loved going to visit Bristow and staying at Uncle Jim & Aunt Betty's, especially when at Easter when I went to U of Iowa. It was definitely home away from home!"
"Aunt Betty is a sweet and loving person, so quiet in nature. She always had a smile on her face and made awesome Texas bread French toast! It always felt like home when I would come visit. I loved going to Bristow and staying with Jim & Betty on the farm, especially when I was visiting from U of Iowa for Easter! I loved every visit!"
"Thoughts and prayers. You all have our deepest sympathy."
"Aunt Betty is an extraordinary example of a genuinely good woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend! You couldn't be in her presence without feeling it. They are having tea up there, I'm sure!:)"
"Such a wonderful and special Lady. Works can't express or sorrow. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!! Tracy & Teresa."