Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Glenwood, Iowa.
INTERMENT: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa
Betty (Lyons) Ross, 68, of Glenwood, Iowa entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born Aug. 21, 1937 in Wabasha, MN to Paul and Helen Lyons. Betty graduated from Plainview High School in Plainview, MN in 1955.
On May 6, 1961, Betty was united in marriage to Frank Ross in Plainview, MN. To this union three children were born: Valerie, Julie and Steven. The family resided in Emmetsburg from 1967 until moving to Glenwood in 1980. She was employed by the Mills County Courthouse as a magistrate clerk for 22 years. Playing bridge, sewing, gardening, and cooking were a few of her favorite pastimes. Some of Betty’s happiest moments involved camping and touring out West with her children and husband. Betty was caregiver and gave generously of her time and talents. In recent years, Betty delighted in spending time with her grandchildren.
Preceding Betty in death were her husband Frank in Oct. of 2005 and daughter Valerie in May of 2003. She is survived by daughter, Julie Ross of Burbank, CA; son Steven & wife Amy Ross of Waukesha, WI; grandsons, Mitchell and Grant Ross; son-in-law John Kelly of Fremont, NE; grandson Jack Kelly; brother, Jim Lyons and wife Carol of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Joe Lyons of Tucson, AZ; and sister Mary Ann Elias of Cambridge, MN; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation:Friday, August 18, 2006
7:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, August 19, 2006
10:00 PM
24116 Marian Av.
Glenwood, IA51534
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