Betty G. Morford
April 06, 2013
Betty G. Morford succumbed to heart failure on April 6, 2013, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully in the comforting presence of family members at her bedside.
Born Betty G. Pierce on November 26, 1919, she married J. Burch Morford in 1941. The couple lived for a short time in Tiffin, Ohio, before Burch went to serve in WWII. Upon his safe return Betty and Burch were lifelong Des Moines residents. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Burch's death in 1997. In the latter portion of her life Betty moved to Colorado to be near family members.
Betty was a graduate of East High School, class of 1937, and was a devoted wife and mother while active in church and volunteer work. As a devout Christian and dedicated church member, she was active in all phases of church life. Betty served on committees, boards, and enjoyed congregational classes and activities, but most of all she was known for her warm smile, joyful worship, and ardent prayer life. She also served as president of the East High School PTA and was an active member of the past president's committee for many years. A long-time volunteer at Lutheran Hospital, Betty received recognition for 25 years of contribution. She displayed an attitude of loving service in all she did.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Tom Wilson of Colorado Springs; her son and daughter-in-law, Doran and Juliet Morford, of Rye, New Hampshire; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Iowa Lutheran Volunteer Services, 700 E. University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Noland
04/13/2013
Marilyn and Doran, we all admired Betty and Burch at First Friends years ago. My mother often spoke of them as strong church members she looked up to. And I remember all the fun we had at church activities. I've been thinking of you and know how hard it is to lose a mother.
Fred Pratt
04/10/2013
Dear Marilyn and Tom,
I have such fond memories of you dear mother - she always treated me with much kindness. In reading the obituary I noticed that your mom and my dad graduated in the same class.
Please by assured of my prayers for you and yours, especially at this time...it's never a good time to lose one's mother.
Cyndy Brill Hagan
04/10/2013
Marilyn and Doran,
so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. No matter how long our mothers are with us, it is never long enough. I know you have many wonderful memories to comfort you at this time. My thoughts are with you.
Vicki Berberich
04/09/2013
Dear Family,
I had the privilege of knowing Betty from the years she volunteered at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. I looked forward to every Friday seeing Betty! We always shared such great conversation and lots of laughter! Betty was part of the "Snicker" group, one volunteer would bring snickers cut them up and share and tell jokes and we'd all giggle! I miss Betty and she will be forever remembered in my heart!
God Bless you
Vicki Berberich
Lynn Dotson
04/08/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I knew Betty from First Church of God. I visited her from time to time and she showed me the love of God. God's love shone through her always.