Betty Bachman Caspers, 5 Jan 1930 - 1 Sept 2007

CASPERS, BACHMAN, EMMONS

Posted By: Netha M Meyer (email)
Date: 9/8/2007 at 17:43:59

Betty J. ``Bee'' Emmons Bachman Caspers, 77, of The Woodlands at The MethWick Community, died there Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Wilcox and the Rev. Kay Mineck will officiate. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. today and at the church after noon Monday. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum columbarium.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Don Caspers; four sons, Dan (Connie) Bachman, Al Caspers, Scott (Cindy) Caspers and Rod Caspers (Bill Staples); three daughters, Sue (Gary) Bachman Statton, Becky (Ben) York and DeAnna Caspers and her husband, Kim Luckey. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Wally Emmons; and son, Craig Caspers.
Bee was born Jan. 5, 1930, at University Hospitals in Iowa City, the daughter of Harold and Millie Emmons of Cedar Rapids. She attended Cedar Rapids Public Schools, graduating from Wilson High School in 1948. She was married to Max Bachman of Cedar Rapids on July 31, 1949. They were parents to three children, Dan Bachman of Cedar Rapids, Sue Bachman Statton of Bloomington, Ill., and Becky York of Cedar Rapids. They resided in Toddville, Williamsburg, and returned to Cedar Rapids in 1969. Bee was united in marriage with the Rev. Donald T. Caspers at Palisades State Park on July 7, 1979. Bee and Don retired to MethWick Manor in 2003.
Bee actively participated in school activities and had fond memories of summers at Camp Hitaga. As an adult she was active in each community in which she resided through a variety of volunteer commitments. Her careers included Landmark Restaurant (Williamsburg), Spring House Restaurant (Cedar Rapids), Cedar Rapids Public Schools, Iowa National Mutual Co., and West Bend Mutual Insurance Co., where she retired from.
Bee was a loving wife and mother and shared her wisdom unselfishly. She was always available for a cup of coffee with friends and could share stories of camping, outdoor adventures, and create a sense of welcome for all.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hillcrest Family Service, the Wick Foundation (MethWick Community), Camp Hitaga, or the Foundation II Crisis Center.

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