In Memory Of
Betty Jane Nelson
1915
2015
Betty Jane Nelson
May 26, 1915 — December 8, 2015
Betty Jane Nelson, 100, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
She was born May 26, 1915 in Topeka, the daughter of William Frederick and Emma Christina (Nelson) Boettcher. She was 1933 graduate of Topeka High School.
Betty was employed by the State of Kansas for 32 years before retiring.
She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka.
Betty married Leroy Gustave Nelson on August 6, 1946 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Gustave Nelson on January 4, 1993; a granddaughter, Kimberley Sue Sutton; a sister, Marjorie Kohl; and a brother, William Frederick Boettcher II. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia C. Paden, Topeka; five grandchildren, Ross Hollywood Sutton II, Philip G. Nelson, Matthew R. Nelson, Nicholas A. E. Nelson, Christopher S. Nelson; and several great-grandchildren.
A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Mt. Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Private interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Betty will lie in state after 3 p.m., Friday, at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Betty's family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born May 26, 1915 in Topeka, the daughter of William Frederick and Emma Christina (Nelson) Boettcher. She was 1933 graduate of Topeka High School.
Betty was employed by the State of Kansas for 32 years before retiring.
She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka.
Betty married Leroy Gustave Nelson on August 6, 1946 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Gustave Nelson on January 4, 1993; a granddaughter, Kimberley Sue Sutton; a sister, Marjorie Kohl; and a brother, William Frederick Boettcher II. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia C. Paden, Topeka; five grandchildren, Ross Hollywood Sutton II, Philip G. Nelson, Matthew R. Nelson, Nicholas A. E. Nelson, Christopher S. Nelson; and several great-grandchildren.
A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Mt. Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Private interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Betty will lie in state after 3 p.m., Friday, at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Betty's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Jane Nelson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, December 11, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Mt. Hope Chapel
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