"Mel and family, Please accept our most sincere sympathy. Your family is in our prayers. God bless you all. Jim and Bonnie Printy"
In loving memory of
Elizabeth Lindner
February 11, 2009
Elizabeth Katherine "Betty" Lindner, 72, of Keokuk died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.
Mrs. Lindner was born on February 16, 1936 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Elizabeth Hoffman Gates. She married Melvin Lindner on September 28, 1958 in Keokuk, Iowa, at St. Paul United Church of Christ. He survives.
She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. In earlier years she worked in the city office. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Amicus Sunday School class, and the Friendship Circle of King's Daughters. She enjoyed ceramics, annual Christmas shopping trips with her girlfriends, being a member of the "Old Crows" bowling team and was an avid NASCAR and Iowa Hawkeye fan. She and Melvin were known for their annual bonfire/hayride parties. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and was very proud of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Linder of Keokuk, Iowa; three daughters, Lou Ann Johnson and her husband, Stan; Cheri Kemp and her husband, Mark, Cindy Reiter and her husband, John, and one son, Chris Lindner and his wife, Leslie, all of Keokuk, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Kelsey and Korby Johnson; Ryan and Alexis Kemp; Drake and Reade Reiter; Ameslee, Hanna and Bryor Lindner and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were Monday, February 16, 2009 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk, Iowa with Revs. John and Jeanne Tyler officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk.
Tributes
"Melvin, Lou, Cheri, Cindy, and Chris, and families, We were so sorry to learn of the loss of Betty. I know that she meant so much to all of you and she touched everyone she encountered. You all meant the world to her as well. She was always talking about the kids and the grandkids. You were her life and she was so very proud of all of you. I know that she will be watching over all of you. She always had a smile on her face. I remember her sitting at the diningroom table reading the cookbooks to see what she might find in them. Always something good as I recall. I know that she will be greatly missed. Melvin, I apologize that we were not able to make it to Keokuk for the visitation for funeral. We would like to come down soon though and see you if that would be ok. We thought that it would be nice to be able to visit with you for a bit instead of being rushed. We will be in touch soon. Love always, Renae, Todd, Clara "
"I wish to express my sincere sympathy to all the family. I remember all the fun times that we had while doing her hair.She always came in smiling, and in a good mood.We loved to exchange recipes. Thoughts and prayers to all! Ginger Schreck "
"Cheri...I send you and your family my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care!! "
"My thoughts and prayers are with Mel Lindner and his family. Betty was a good friend, and she will be greatly missed. Her suffering has ended, and her life in the presence of the Lord has begun. May this thought comfort the family."
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Somehow, I thought of when we were in the 2nd grade I spent the night with Cindy and your mom bought us carmel apples with peanuts and I thought-- wow what a nice mom ---- and she always was. God bless you all. Katie"
"Mel and Family...We send our condolences and sympathy,in your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My deepest sympanthy goes out to you in this time of sadness."