nity for many years. She was a member of the Farragut United Methodist Church teaching Sunday School, serving as Church School Superintendent and a member of the UMW. She also was a 4-H leader in the community. She worked briefly at both Robert's Grocery and Danny's Market in Farragut and at Howard's Sporting Goods in Shenandoah, IA. Betty was an accomplished oil paint artist completing many beautiful paintings that adorn the walls of her family's homes yet today. She loved to dance, enjoyed gardening, canning, bird watching/feeding, dogs, collecting and refurbishing antiques, genealogy, reading, traveling, babysitting her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Roberts, infant sister, husband W. Dale Welchans (1983); grandson Chad Hackett (1999) and husband M. Eugene Tyner (2005). Betty is survived by her son, Robert Welchans and Deb Stuart of Grapevine, TX; daughter, Joy Welchans Hackett and husband Dennis of Lakeland, Florida; granddaughter, Kristy Hackett Strawbridge of Lakeland, FL; grandsons, Eron Welchans and wife Katie of Omaha, NE, Jacob Welchans and wife Sylvia of Des Moines, IA and Lucas Welchans of Des Moines, IA; great grandchildren Aslyn, Maryn, B. Hackett and Theodore Strawbridge; Emily, Brighid and Noah Welchans; Step-daughter, Terri Griffith Ward of Riverton and step-grandchildren Clinton and Amanda. A public graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 11 at 10:30 am at the Farragut Cemetery with family visitation following at the Farragut United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Betty's life. Memorials may be sent to the Farragut Cemetery Beautification Fund, 3914 250th St., Farragut, IA 51639.