Dorothy "Bette" Elizabeth Reynolds Dickinson

Dorothy “Bette” Elizabeth Reynolds Dickinson, 97, passed away November 8, 2016. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery in Springfield, MO.

Bette was born June 4, 1919 to Ethel and George Beilby in Yankton, SD. She was married to James O. Reynolds, DDS until his death in 1990 and later was married to John “JD” Dickinson until his death in 2009. Bette loved to travel, including numerous cruises. She loved weekends at the lake home and playing tennis, golf and bridge. She volunteered for the Symphony and the Art Museum. Bette lived in Springfield, MO until she moved to Des Moines to be with her daughter, Becky after John died. Her heart always stayed in Springfield but she forged new friends at Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA. She loved a good red wine and fine dining. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.

She is remembered and missed by her three children from her first marriage, James O. (Marilyn) Reynolds, Jr., MD, Rebecca Kay (Michael) Thompson and Robert K. Reynolds, DDS; step-son, Don (Pam) Dickinson; grandsons, Zach (Jacky) Thompson, Scott (Megan) Thompson and Chase Reynolds; granddaughter, Hannah Reynolds; step-granddaughters, Alicia (Julie) Dickinson and Bethany (Brandon) Hubbell; five great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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