Betty Wilson
January 19, 2011
Betty Jean Wilson, 84, died peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at her residence, Wesley Acres, Des Moines, IA. Betty was born December 31, 1926, in Spirit Lake, IA to Lola and Russell Varner. She later moved to Des Moines where she met and married her husband of 63 years, Burt Wilson.
She worked for 25 years in the account and payroll department of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), now called DART. Betty was an active member of the Southgate Order of Eastern Star and also the Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church where she enjoyed maintaining the flower beds for many years. She also took great pride in her flowers at their home of many years.
Betty’s hobbies included golfing with Burt and traveling throughout the US and Europe. She was a lifetime achievement award winner in the “TOPS” organization. She spent countless hours chronicling her family history in word and photos. She was loved by friends and family and will be greatly missed.
Betty is survived by her husband Burt Wilson; brother, “Bud” (Barb) Varner of Hollandale, MN; sons, Mike (Glenda) Wilson of Dubuque, IA, and Jim Wilson of Des Moines, IA; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be, Friday, January 21, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, 6205 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to the Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church.
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Diane Flam
01/21/2011
Bert,
I am so sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful, caring and loving person. I am going to miss her so much.
Diane Flam
Jerry & Terrie Toms
01/21/2011
We are very sorry to hear about Betty. Betty was a neat lady. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Joan Knight
01/21/2011
We just learned today of Betty's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes to you Burton and the boys, We can remember the good times we had camping when we lived in Des Moines. We now reside in a small NW town of Danbury,WI.
I also remember the years with Betty in the Eastern Star.
Kathy Kelley
01/21/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful person and I enjoyed my time with her on the Thursday Night Ladies League. My thoughts are with you during this time