"If flowers grow in heaven,
Lord, then pick a bunch for me.
Then place them in my mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Found this poem on the internet, can't remember the author."
In loving memory of
Betty J. Egeland
January 20, 1928 - October 19, 2013
Betty J. Egeland age 85, of Huxley, Iowa passed away at her home Saturday, October 19, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A gathering of friends and family visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday Oct 21, at Palestine Lutheran Church in rural Huxley with a 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 22, Celebration of life funeral service at Palestine Lutheran Church in Rural Huxley with burial at the church cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to: Palestine Lutheran Church in Huxley.
Betty was born January 20, 1928 in Prole, Iowa the daughter of James and Violet Eagan. She graduated from Martensdale-St Marys High School in 1945. She married Robert Egeland on June 2, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. Betty and Robert made their home in Maxwell and Huxley. She worked as a secretary for an insurance company in Des Moines before retiring. She was active in Palestine Lutheran Church where she was a member and involved with circles and different committees.
Betty is survived by her husband Robert Egeland, her children, Barb (John) Maier of Woodward; James (Diann) Egeland of Madrid; Deb (Allan) Kopaska of Polk City, David (Sandra) Egeland of Montgomery, Tx; Daniel (Kathryn) Egeland of Winnetka, IL; grandchildren, Jonathan (Pamela) Maier, Christopher (Anne) Maier, Jennifer (Cade) Lambert, Nathaniel (Angela) Maier, Adam (Melissa) Egeland, Rachel (Tyler) Farnham, Amber (Kevin) Miller, Holley Backus, Bryan ( Jennifer) Kopaska, Kevin (Melissa) Kopaska, Andrew Kopaska, Kimberly, Heather Egeland, Camden, Kasha, & Daniella Egeland;18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Eric) Cleveland and Joan (John) Lynch.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
On line condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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"Barb and Jim,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family."
"Bob and family-
It's been a long, long time since we have been in contact with you folks, and now we see in the register your lose. We are so very thankful that we knew Betty and the rest of the family. May she now rest in peace while you have our prayers."
"Dear Kath & Dan, We are so sorry about this significant loss in your life. You and the rest of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers."