accomplishments with the company being one of the few female reps and covering a territory of many counties in SE Iowa. Upon retirement in 2000 she continued to remain active in the community. Bette worked with handicapped children through 1st Resources, helped compile health data for a study of inner city St. Louis residents, and was elected to serve on the city park board. While on the board she played an instrumental role in getting the MCRF started. She enjoyed golfing and volunteering. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Bette might be best known however, for her many letters to the Editor that appeared in the Oskaloosa Herald.
Her family includes her two sons and their wives, Chad and Janet Farner of Oskaloosa, and Todd and Rebecca Farner of Lombard, Illinois; two grandchildren, Rachel and Ethan; a brother in law, Dick Farner of Des Moines; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband Mike, Bette was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Phyllis Marshall, Virginia Larsen, and Shirley Gaines; and two brothers, Stanley and Gordon Marshall.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel with Reverend Molly Goodrich officiating. As was Bette's wish her body has been cremated. Burial of the urn will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation with the family present will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Ecumenical Cupboard or the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa.
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