Betty M. Lawson
April 16, 2013
Betty McCoy Lawson passed away at her home Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
Betty was born July 11, 1927, in Arnolds Park, Iowa, to Charles and Marie McCoy. She spent her youth in Osceola, Iowa, and moved to Des Moines in 1943. She retired from Northwestern Bell in 1989. Following her retirement, she tutored at Willard Elementary School. Betty was a member of Grant Park Christian Church, Telephone Pioneers, and Communication Workers of America Local Union 7102. She was an avid reader and conservationist. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, trivia, and Scrabble games. She had a love for Ireland and all things Irish. She valued and treasured many friendships. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters.
Betty is survived by her children, Susan Griffiths and Tom Lawson; granddaughters, Amy (Dan) Berman, Shannon Griffiths, and Allie Griffiths; brother-in-law, William C. Walling; sister-in-law, Arlene McCoy; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jake Lawson; and her siblings, Ronnie Davis, Billie Walling, Earlyn Heacock, and Robert McCoy.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Avenue, followed by burial at Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Des Moines Public Library or the Des Moines Area Religious Council.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Darwin and Lila Pollard
04/18/2013
Dear Susan and Tom,
We enjoyed being neighbors for many years in the Villa Vista neighborhood when you were children. Your Mother was a dear friend and we continued to keep touch down thru the years, especially at Christmas. We will miss her and we know you will, too. May God comfort you.
Sincerely, Darwin & Lila Pollard
Carrie (Walling) Nimrod and family
04/18/2013
One of our most fond memories of "Great" Aunt Betty will be treasured for years to come in the countless greeting cards that she ALWAYS made such an effort to send kind words and blessings of love!
Beth Walling
04/18/2013
Uncle Betty will be missed, treasured and remembered in our hearts!
John, Beth, Hannah, Rory and MaryKate McCoy Walling
Nick Peters
04/18/2013
Betty Lawson was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She never failed to have a kind word and seemed genuinely interested in the people around here. My condolences to Susan and Tom, but remember she has left you an incredible legacy!
The Villa Vista Neighbor
04/18/2013
I read about Betty's passing this morning & floods of memories came back. We lived next door to you on the East side of your home. I was very very young then but I do remember her going to/from and always seeming busy. I understand she was in quite a bit of pain & may you find a bit of peace knowing she is pain free now. Sorry for your loss.
Leigh Ann 'Baker'
Rosemary Graff
04/17/2013
I will miss seeing Betty each time I visit. She was a grand lady and a wonderful friend.
Our family has her in our prayers,
Rosemary Graff & Family
Duane Pierce
04/17/2013
Betty Lawson was a wonderful friend and neighbor. She will be sorely missed. She has been through a lot in the past couple years and it is great to know that she is at rest and will suffer no more pain.