Betty L. Nelson
March 14, 2011
Betty L. Nelson, 85, died of heart disease Monday, March 14, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born February 14, 1926, in rural Hardin County, daughter of Ivan and Clara (Ziebell) Cook.
Betty was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 374 in Highland Park. She retired after 23 years of service as a housekeeper for Valley View Village, and then was the ‘train lady’ at Merle Hay Mall for ten years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening.
Betty is survived by her children, David (Sherryll) Nelson, Kevin (Sandra) Nelson, Kirk (Sandy) Nelson, Julie (Mike) Witmer; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Page; brothers, Ralph (Judy) Cook and Rex (Iris) Cook; brothers-in-law, Vitus Benda and Clyde Ball; and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse; parents; three infant children; sisters, Gela, Dorothy and Barbara; brothers, Ervan, Franklin, and Gary.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Des Moines Chapter of the American Heart Association in loving memory of Betty.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Roger Anderson
03/20/2011
Julie and family
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I'm well aware of the closeness that was shared. 'Difficult' does not describe what you're going through. Remember that GOD is always watching over you. If you want to talk call me. You're in our Prayers'
roger
Nancy Frederiksen
03/18/2011
Mike, Julie and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember and treasure the good times
Amanda Pope
03/17/2011
Hi Kirk,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda
Shelly Charter
03/15/2011
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. I feel blessed to have known Betty and her sweet and gentle way that she had. A special memory I will have will be the Ladies' Tea we had and how excited she was that her granddaughter was with her.
I pray you feel God's peace at this time.
Shelly Charter