Elizabeth Katherine DeVolder

SCHUTZ, DEVOLDER, WILDER, HEINTZ

Posted By: Roger Miller (email)
Date: 8/29/2016 at 20:14:39

Elizabeth "Bette" Kathryn DeVolder, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on July 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bette was born in Sheldon, Iowa on July 9, 1932.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kate and Mathew Schutz, brother Matt Schutz Jr., husband John Paul DeVolder as well as several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
She is survived by her sister Mary Jo Wilder, her children Dennis (Cheryl) DeVolder, Mary (Jim) DeVolder Heintz and Michael (Leslie) DeVolder. Bette was devoted to her children and grandchildren Caitlin, Emily, Allison, Claire, Shannon, Keri, and Jack. She also leaves behind her beloved nieces and nephews.
Bette attended Briar Cliff College and taught kindergarten as well as elementary school, prior to marrying John and raising her family. Spending a year in Europe was one of the family's most treasured experiences together. Christmas was her favorite holiday, but she really loved any time she could spend with her family. She was an excellent card player and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Bette also loved to shop especially when it was for others.