Matthews, Betty (1930-2018)

MATTHEWS, HOLM, KLUTZ

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 12/18/2018 at 15:22:20

Betty Matthews
January 4, 1930 ~ November 13, 2018 (age 88)

Betty Matthews, age 88, of Milford, Iowa, formerly of Terril and Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Milford Care Center in Milford, Iowa.

Betty Lou Holm, a daughter of Louis and Edna (Klutz) Holm, was born at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, on January 4, 1930. She lived her youth and received her education in Sioux Rapids, graduating with the Sioux Rapids High School Class of 1947. At the age of 16, she accepted Christ, was baptized, and received the Holy Spirit. On December 30,1949, she married Darrell Matthews. Subsequently, they were blessed with three sons: Michael, Patrick, and Bret. Following their wedding, Darrell and Betty farmed near Sioux Rapids before moving to their farm at Terril, Iowa, in 1961. In addition to her roles as a homemaker, wife, and mother, she worked at the Sears store in Estherville, Iowa, for many years. Her special interests included fussing with her flowers, gardening, and cooking. A member of the Buena Vista County Order of the Eastern Star since the 1950s as well, Betty will be remembered as a woman with a very personal and strong faith.

Betty’s life is honored and cherished by her family which include her two sons, Patrick, of Terril, Iowa, and Bret (Sharon), of Spencer, Iowa, a grandson, Levi; and two great grandsons, Brayden and Liam; as well as nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darrell, on October 28,1985; her son, Michael; a sister, Della; and a brother, Eldon.

Private family funeral services will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 1:00 p.m.at the Sliefert Funeral in Sioux Rapids. Burial will follow in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Private family visitation will take place during the hour before the service at the funeral home. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Patrick Matthews, 3155 250th Street, Terril, Iowa 51364.

Sliefert Funeral Homes, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 2018.

Buena Vista Obituaries maintained by Lynn Diemer-Mathews.
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