Betty Lou Craig (1935-2020)

CRAIG, BENNETT, ANTISDEL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/30/2020 at 21:24:58

Betty Lou Craig, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life gathering and private burial will take place at a later date.

Betty was born May 19, 1935, in Adams County, Iowa, the daughter of Claude and Georgia (Bennett) Antisdel. Betty married Bob Craig on December 24, 1954. While raising her family, she worked as a daycare provider for 10 years and then worked at the Cedar Rapids City Assessors office until her retirement in 1984.

She is survived by her children, Keith (Cory) Craig of Olds, Cindy (Brad) Hutchins of Marion, Regina (Bob) Tiernan, of Marion, Kathy (Kyle) Koch of Swisher, and Krysti (Scott) Carlson of Cedar Rapids; 25 grandchildren; 21 and 2 pending great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Arden Kramer; and many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bob; parents, Claude and Georgia; mother-in-law, Ethel; brothers, Doug and Gene; sisters, Colleen, Carol and Shirley; brothers-in-law, Johnnie and Bill; and nephews, Rick, Monty, Jim and Jeff.

Betty loved watching sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. Her knowledge of what was happening on each team was like no other. Her and Bob officially became snowbirds in 1991, enjoying their winters in Arizona. Something Betty was able to continue to enjoy even after Bob’s death because of the many friends they made there.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Hospice House. The genuine compassion that was shown not only to Betty, but also extended to her family, will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.