Betty Zils
May 31, 2013
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Betty Lorraine Zils, 93, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, at St. Gertrude’s Nursing Home in Shakopee, MN.
Betty was born August 15, 1919, in Terril, Iowa, to Nellie (Lenox) and Gustav Baumeister. She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines before moving to Minnesota to be nearer to her daughter. Betty worked in the accounting department for Frye Manufacturing until her retirement in 1985, when she was awarded the honor of Employee of the Year. Betty was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and Unity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling and golf. She loved going dancing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her sons, James T. (Sylvia) Patterson of Madison, AL, and Gary (Vickie) Patterson of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Corrine (Bruce) McDonald of Shakopee, MN; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Gus (Margaret) Baumeister and Chet Baumeister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John A. Zils; great-grandson, Damon Patterson; brother, James Baumeister; sisters, Doris Reynolds and Marian Rehor; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Norma; and brothers-in-law, Jack and Lewis.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 6, with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Castro
06/06/2013
Betty was a blessing to know and share in my life. Damon and I could not have asked for a better person to come into our lives. She was a joy to be around!
My heart goes out to family members expecially Chris after losing Damon and now her.Be strong and proud they are together and watching over us. Just look up and smile when you feel down.
Angela Dohrmann Pennell
06/06/2013
With her wit, her kindness and her charm, Betty Zils lit up the room. And if you had the great pleasure to be at Frye Camp with her, she lit up the lake.
I remain grateful for knowing such a woman as Betty.
My best to her family during this difficult time.
Michelle Dohrmann
06/04/2013
I have fond memories of Betty as she was close to our family. She often babysat us when my parents were traveling. Spent some great times at Frye Camp with her too. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for being there Betty.
Jane (Fuson) Brumley
06/04/2013
I so loved working with Betty and
sharing many laughs and good times with her and her dear friend,
Kathie. Betty was so much fun, always looked beautiful in her
colorful wardrobe and enjoyed having a good time. Had dinner with Betty in Des Moines about 8 - 9 years ago and she still looked great. My condolences to Corrine and the rest of the family.
Russ Dohrmann
06/03/2013
I had the great pleasure of working with Betty in the Frye accounting department. We became very close and she was like a second mother to me....I will always love Betty and she is truly someone I will never forget for the rest of my life.