In loving memory of

Betty Jean Bangs
January 19, 1928 - March 24, 2020

IN FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CDC AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BE HELD FOR BETTY JEAN BANGS.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO BETTY'S FAMILY.

Betty Jean Bangs, 92, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. She was born January 19, 1928, in Dumont, to Henry and Ollie (Hartgraves) Pfaltzgraff.

She was united in marriage to Fred W. Bangs on October 14, 1944, in Dumont, Iowa. To this union 3 children were born: Donald James, Judith Ann and Gary Lee. Betty was employed at Kussatz Café, Baker's Grocery and Mort and Hank's Hardware, all in Allison, Iowa. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and embroidery. Betty also enjoyed fishing, camping, canning and freezing her garden produce.

Betty is survived by her children Don (Janet) Bangs of Bristow, Judy (Norman) Zeien of New Hampton and Gary (Mabel) Bangs of Springfield, Virginia; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren with #17 to be born on Monday, March 30, 2020; brother Neil (Marlys) Pfaltzgraff and sister Doris Sprole.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred Bangs, 5 sisters (2 in infancy) and 4 brothers-in-law.

Tributes

Galen & Carol Menken wrote on Mar 26, 2020:

"Deepest sympathy to Betty's family. We have fond memories of our visits with her and Fred at Camp Comfort and at sweet corn time. Galen & Carol Menken"

Rod and Julie Waggett wrote on Mar 26, 2020:

"OH, where do I start. No one ever got one over on Aunt Betty! Nobody ever questioned where they stood with her. I will miss her. I really loved her common sense approach to life and her anecdotal responses. It was always fun to listen to her talk about all of her siblings and their shenanigans as they were growing up. (You know "back in the day when they walked to school uphill both ways", lol) I even heard a few about mom. I am so saddened that this is such a strange time so we can not get together as a family to share in your grief. But, again, Betty was never ordinary. Leave it to her to go out with a bang!! Love to all of the family and my deepest sympathy. Rod and Julie (Sprole) Waggett and family"

Becky Maurer wrote on Mar 26, 2020:

"My sympathy to both Doris Sprole and my classmate Donnie Bangs. "

donna dunlap wrote on Mar 25, 2020:

"Donnie & families so sorry to hear of your mom's departure during this difficult time know that others are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. God has prepared a beautiful home for her where she will be reunited with her loved ones. donna rickel dunlap"