Betty Jean Rathbun

1942 - 2016

Betty Jean Rathbun obituary, 1942-2016, Orland, IN

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Beams Funeral Home

200 W Toledo St

Fremont, Indiana

Betty Rathbun Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2016.

Betty Jean Rathbun, age 73, of Orland, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Betty was born in Howe, Indiana on October 8, 1942, the daughter of Donald A. Willms and Edith Pauline (Campbell) Willms.

She graduated from the Orland High School.

Betty was a homemaker and also formerly worked at Jellystone Park, Fremont, Indiana.

She was a member of the Orland American Legion Auxillary, the Mongo United Methodist Church, the Ladies Guild at Lake Gage Congregational Church, and volunteered at the Steuben County Council on Aging.

Betty enjoyed cooking, helping others, and going to cruise-ins, with her husband George. She enjoyed her time with all her friends and family, and was a friend to everyone she met.

Survivors include her husband George A. Rathbun of Orland, Indiana, her children, Edith Walker of Florida, Loretta (Danny) Stephens of Angola, Indiana, Donald (Bridget) Imse of Fremont, Indiana, Jackie (Eric) Davis of Ravenna, Michigan, Paula McElwain of Sturgis, Michigan, and Dewey Imse of Fremont, Indiana, step-children, Liz (Carl) Coburn of Fremont, Indiana, Pam (John) Cox, Maaco, Colorado, Karen (Mike) Shoup of Angola, Indiana, Brad Rathbun of Richmond, Indiana, Judy Brumbaugh of Auburn, Indiana, Edward (Myrna) Crubaugh of Norwalk, Ohio, Robert Crubaugh of Ashtabula, Ohio, Rosemarie Crubaugh of Coldwater, Michigan, Donald Crubaugh of Angola, Indiana, and Kathy Shown of Angola, Indiana, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, Mary Hogstad of Sturgis, Michigan, Dorothy "Dodie" Fritz of Fremont, Indiana, Bonnie (Nick) Witham of LaGrange, Indiana, and Emma Willms (Jerry Sweet) of Bronson, Michigan, and a brother, Richard Willms of Orland, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husbands, Jacob Crubaugh and John Imse, and step-daughters, Nancy Schort and Betty Matlock.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Monday, September 5, 2016 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana, with Pastor James D. Bartlett officiating.

Burial will follow services at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana.

Memorials are requested to the Orland American Legion, or the Mongo United Methodist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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September 24, 2017

Julie Straw Henderson

I remember Betty with smiles all the time.

September 16, 2016

emma willms

rip you will be miss enjoyed our time together and all you did for me

September 9, 2016

Ericka Wetmore

I will never forget all of the times we spent together grandma. But I will always remember mom and I being the last ones to see you before you went home to heaven. It was a great day full of tears, smiles and laughter. I am so thankful I got that time with you. I love you so much and will miss you more than you know. Fly high grandma until I see you again!

September 7, 2016

Jessica and DAvid Crubaugh

She was the best grandma I love you Grandma and I miss you rest in peace and sing with the angel choir love you always Jessica and David

September 6, 2016

Steve Parsons

Rest in peace Betty . Sorry for your lose George and Betty's family's .

September 5, 2016

Brenda Richardson

The time I was married to Donald crubaugh Betty was the best mother in law I can never have I'll miss her dearly rest in peace you beautiful angel love Brenda

September 4, 2016

Shelia Rathbun Harrington

All of George's siblings will miss Betty's good cheer and helpfulness. She became like our 5th sister when she married our brother George on July 31, 1999. She treated our mom like anyone would love to see their own mom treated too!
I am thankful for the visit that Tom and I had with Betty and George in Angola January 5, 2016.
May God watch over and care for him during this very difficult time!

September 4, 2016

Heather Hernandez

Rest in peace, Aunt Betty! Sending my condolences to Uncle George and the rest of the family.

Posted by Heather Hernandez

September 4, 2016

Emma Willms

With Love, your other daughter.

Posted by Emma Willms

September 4, 2016

Tammy Gilbert

You'll be missed dearly by those who loved and knew you.. A very kind, caring, sweet and loving Mother, Daughter, Wife, Sister, Aunt and friend.. My thoughts and prayers go out to George and the family during this difficult time.. Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Rest in peace Aunt Betty.. Toes

September 2, 2016

Shelia Harrington

Posted by Shelia Harrington

September 2, 2016

Thinking of all of you about a great lady we lost and will be sadly missed to so many. She always gave her best to all she saw in so many ways and places.rest in piece Betty !
God bless all !bart and sue hand

September 1, 2016

Kat Shown

I love you mom and you will be sorely missed. I just wish I had more time with you, you ment so much to me and my heart hurts now but I know you will be in an amazing place Love, and kisses your daughter
Kat

August 31, 2016

Pat Allender

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 31, 2016

Bonnie Booth

Fly High Betty! May you rest in heavenly peace free from pain forever ! You had a heart of gold! Always willing to help others! Our heartfelt sympathy to George and all of the familes!,

August 31, 2016

Julie Henderson

With deepest sympathy to the family.

August 31, 2016

Wes and Patty Floehr

It was a pleasure to know you and be a part of the Tuesday morning McDonald's group. You will definitely be missed but now you have total piece in the arms of the Lord

August 31, 2016

our thoughts and prayers are with you George and family,surely will miss you Betty you always made us smile!! may you rest in peace!! Tom and Rose Acker

August 31, 2016

Marilyn Broton

Rest in peace Betty you was a wonderful person and will surely be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. with love !!

August 31, 2016

lacey imse

She was my grandma but so much more! I'll miss you lots but at least your flying with the angels!

August 31, 2016

Cheryl Irwin

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you George, Dotie and all the family. Betty has touched so many lives by the wonderful things she has done for us here at the Council on Aging. We will miss her so much. Rest in Peace my friend.

August 31, 2016

connie Hamman

Going to miss you Betty. You were one in a million. I've known you for almost ten years and you were always helping someone. May you rest in peace friend and put in a good word for me with the Boss up there. Love Ya!

August 31, 2016

John & Jesslyn Senecal

We just met and got to know Betty this past year and she was a very energetic and thoughtful person! She was full of spunk and energy and loved giving of her time and talents. She enjoyed being out and about and keeping active and caring for others! Her spunk & smile will definitely be missed in our neighborhood! She had a heart of gold and there is no doubt in my mind that she is dancing with the angels! George & the rest of Betty's family is in our thoughts and prayers!

August 30, 2016

Robbin Meier

Betty always loved going to church. Just wanted to share another photo of her. Always loved helping people out and worked her butt off. Gonna miss her for that. Senior activities.

Posted by Robbin Meier

August 30, 2016

Robbin & Regina Meier

I have known Betty for many years as Ma. She was a wonderful woman who would take care of anyone in a heart beat. I am sure going to miss her and her talks. She would help with recipes if I needed it too. May you rest in peace Betty (Ma). Will always love you and miss you dearly.

Posted by Robbin & Regina Meier

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