Elizabeth (Lafferty) Naughton Hunt
March 05, 2011
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Elizabeth (Lafferty) Naughton Hunt, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 5, 2011, at The Shores of Pleasant Hill.
Elizabeth “Betty” was born September 22, 1931, in Newton, Iowa. She received her Master’s degree from Drake University in Music Education, and was a cellist with the Des Moines Symphony for over 53 years. Over the years, Betty performed with various artists such as The Moody Blues, Glen Campbell, Jack Benny and Henry Mancini. She retired from the West Des Moines Public Schools, where she taught stringed instruments, and she also gave private lessons for many years. Betty helped to foster generations of students to love and appreciate music. She was a member of Heartland Christian Fellowship, Sigma Alpha Iota and Chi Omega and served on the Des Moines Symphony Board. First and foremost, Betty lived her life to serve Jesus Christ and spread His Word.
Betty is survived by her children, John R. Naughton of West Des Moines, Iowa, Steve (Carmen Lizette) Naughton of Orlando, Florida, Joann (Doug) Workman of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Kathy (Rick) Wozniak of Orlando, Florida and Mary (Steve) Sieloff of Indianola, Iowa; grandchildren, Drew and Abby Workman of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Ben and Josh Wozniak of Orlando, Florida and Tyler and Nathan Sieloff of Indianola, Iowa; brother, John (Beulah) Lafferty of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; 12 nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Carmen Lopez Rosario. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sara (Beach) Lafferty of Newton, Iowa; first husband, John S. Naughton; and second husband, Kenneth Hunt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, at Altoona United Methodist Church, 605 5th Avenue SW, followed by burial at Berwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Shores of Pleasant Hill for the dignified and loving care Betty received.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brad Schumann
03/08/2011
Jon,
I don't even know where to start and there is nothing I can say. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time. I can truely say I know what you are going thru. If there is anything I can do, please reach out.
Brad Schumann
Bryce Miller
03/08/2011
To John Naughton and family:
I'm so sorry for your loss, but have been told numerous times in recent days about the lives your mother touched especially in the world of music.
My thoughts are with you.
Please let us know if there's anything you need.
-- Bryce Miller, sports editor, Des Moines Register
Betty Ross
03/07/2011
I was fotunate to meet Betty at her son's wedding last year. The meeting was
brief but it was so apparent the love and caring the family shared.
One must find some comfort to remember the joy - thru her music - that Betty
through out her life with others.
God bless the loved ones as they grieve.