Betty Ann Veatch 1930~2007

VEATCH, ROLISON, LAREW, GILLEN, COFAS

Posted By: Mary (email)
Date: 12/2/2007 at 13:44:49

Courtesy of the Ottumwa Courier

OTTUMWA — Betty A. Veatch, 77, of 416 Elmdale, died at 9:49 a.m., Nov. 29, 2007, at her home.

She was born Sept. 11, 1930 in Ottumwa to Albert T. and Ervil Rolison LaRew.

She married Donald Dean Gillen June 11, 1948 in Ottumwa. He preceded her in death March 16, 1995. She married Gene Veatch Dec. 5, 1998 in Norwalk, Calif.

She was a member of the Church of Christ at Finley and Adella. Betty was a homemaker and seamstress, and she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s games.

Surviving is her husband; three daughters, Sheryl Cate of Costa Mesa, Calif., Sheila (Kevin) Smith of La Mirada, Calif., Stephanie (Jim) Brewer-Montgomery of La Mirada, Calif.; three stepsons, Rick (Shirley) Veatch of Kansas City, Mo., Mike (Rachel) Veatch of Billings, Mo., Randy (Mary) Veatch of Stillwell, Kan.; a stepdaughter, Denise (Andy) Cofas of Fort Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; a sister, DeEllda Jean (Adrian) Swindler of Elmwood, Ill.; one niece and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Micheal Dean Gillen.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Reece Funeral Home with Melvin Garrison officiating.

Burial will be in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif.Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation for Dialysis or Hospice, 312 E. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.