"To the family of Betty J. Davis my heartfelt condolences for the passing of your loved one and during this time of grief, may God the hearer of prayer help you to endure this time of sadness and grant you peace as spoken of at Psalm 65:2"
In loving memory of
Betty J. Davis
April 29, 2012
Betty Jean Davis was born on February 9, 1947 in Huron, South Dakota, the daughter of Charley and Amelia (Fassler) Davis. Betty entered into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty's life was spent primarily in the communities of Southwest Iowa. She attended Shenandoah Elementary School through the 3rd grade then attended school at the Glenwood State School. She later went to work with Nishna Productions at their Shenandoah and Red Oak locations.
Betty was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Shenandoah. She enjoyed watching DVD movies and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved her cat "Ginger." Betty had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Those left to cherish her memory include her brother LeRoy Davis and wife Barbara of College Springs; sister Marilyn McCoy and husband Garlen of Shenandoah; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Tributes
"I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Betty. May the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation, grant you comfort and the strength to endure these difficult days. Throw all your burdens on Him, because He cares for you."
"I will always remember BJ at Camp Aldersgate Experts Camp. I served as one of the camp nurses and she attended for many years during that time. She was always great help to me and her friends and fellow campers. Always a smile on her face! She enjoyed camp to the fullest!! Peace and comfort to her family."
"I first met BJ at the Page Care Facility in Clarinda where I started working. We became friends and shared some fun times. One of those times was in Shenandoah at a Shen Fest Activity at the Armory where she walks up to me and asked these questions: Hi Debbie how are you? Where are you kids and how are they? and the best question was "Who is this?" pointing at a Guard Member and I said, oh Erm he's my Husband; she looked at me with a smirk and said "No sir that's not Kevin, he's over there" and pointed to where my Husband was standing. We both started laughing and we hugged and talked some more before she left. She was a very special person. Love ya BJ. My prayers are with all of you."
"Even though I knew BJ for a short time in her life, she certainly brought a smile. My thoughts are with the family and I'm glad that I got to know her."
"I use to take care of BJ for years when she lived at Page Care Facility in Clarinda. I use to do alot with her,crafts,shopping,bus rides,and vacation trips and exercising. One time I remember we were working out to Richard Simmons "Sweating to the Oldies" It was our third week of work outs and they always have an ending of showing the weight that they have lost. Bj said,"Hey, they've lost more weight then they did the last time we saw them!" (same tape) So funny, we all laughed alot about it every time we exercised.BJ you will be missed. I get out my pictures every once in awhile and remember when...I loved my residents and my job at page care facility. BJ made my job fun and challenging. Love ya BJ and Eddie. Thinking of the family with love and prayer. Lepha Fidler"
"Me and Marilyn Kay parman has knew Betty davis since she use to be our neighbor across the street and i also come over to her apt at 1111 west lowell avenue we would laugh and tease about men's and who we like to go with i help Betty show her how to cook things she want she come over to our house to play with our dog and visit and she was fond of my 4 yrs old grandaughter Trish but she never met my 2nd grandaughter Mary once awhile we invited her over for supper and she fall for my supper cooking she be sadly miss by all her lovely smile i enjoy walking uptown with her and going out to eat with her"
"I knew Betty when she lived in Clarinda and she always made me smile. In later years when we both lived in Shenandoah she would always have a few minutes to talk. She was a great lady and will be missed by a lot of people."
"I became acquainted with BJ when my mother lived at Forest Park. I loved talking to BJ. She used to wear a tshirt that said Grumpy on it. I got to calling her Grumpy and she would say I'm not grumpy and she wasn't, she was a lovely lady and always gave me hugs and made me feel so special. The world was a better place for having BJ part of it."
"I will miss you lots cousin, I will miss your huge hugs I got everytime I saw you. I will always love you. Kathie (Adams) Lockhart"
"We were sorry to hear of B J's pasting. She always had a smile and love to visit. B J and my daugther Vickie were friends. They shared some good times together. With Sincere Sympathy to her family. "
"Was so surprised when I read that Betty passed away. I only knew her from Garden View. She was a roommate with Grandma for a short time. She was always so friendly and I loved talking to her. Last time I was there I was asking about her. Our sympahty and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Colleen Gipe"
"We are so sorry for your loss. We really got to know Betty when her brother, Ed was living in Clarinda. She was always fun to talk to. We continued enjoying talking with her through the last several years. I think it's only been two or three weeks since I had a conversation with her. Sympathies and prayers, Jennifer J., and Bettie & Dwain"
"Betty davis has been a real friendly neighbor who use to lived at 1111 west lowell and she come over and visit alots with me and Katie parman we love her very much she love to play with our dog and also play with my grandaughter trish she has not met my little one mary we have had such a good friendship walk up town with her eat out with her i will never in my life ever forgot her we miss her and god bless her family too and friend at NPI and Memorial Baptist church too"
"BJ was a wonderful person and it was a pleasure getting to spend the time that i did with her for several years. I know she will be missed by many! Thoughts and prayers are with her family in there time of morning! May god ease your pain. "
"Betty was always a nice person dont think she knew a stranger.She cared alot about her family she will be deeply missed by all."
"Will always miss your cheerful smile during the times you would come to mom's and share the holidays with us, it was always so nice seeing the smile on your face. You will be missed."