Betty Jane Childers (Longerbeam)
July 31, 1921 — August 21, 2009
Betty Jane (Longerbeam) Childers, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, August 21, 2009. Private Graveside Service at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include nephews and niece, Ronald (Joyce) Longerbeam, Harlan (Lillian) Sailor and Linda (Don) Magnuson; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; sister, Ruby Sailor; and brothers, Virgil, Seward and her twin brother Bob Longerbeam.
Betty was born July 31, 1921, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Hamilton) Longerbeam, in Lisbon, Iowa. She served with the United States Army in the WAC during World War II. On January 22, 1943, Betty was united in marriage to Vernon Childers in Kahoka, Missouri. He died December 17, 1990. For 31 years, she worked for Cyrovac. Betty was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, VFW Post 788, American Legion Post 5, and the American Bowling Association. She enjoyed golf, taking walks and gambling.
A memorial fund has been established.
Survivors include nephews and niece, Ronald (Joyce) Longerbeam, Harlan (Lillian) Sailor and Linda (Don) Magnuson; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; sister, Ruby Sailor; and brothers, Virgil, Seward and her twin brother Bob Longerbeam.
Betty was born July 31, 1921, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Hamilton) Longerbeam, in Lisbon, Iowa. She served with the United States Army in the WAC during World War II. On January 22, 1943, Betty was united in marriage to Vernon Childers in Kahoka, Missouri. He died December 17, 1990. For 31 years, she worked for Cyrovac. Betty was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, VFW Post 788, American Legion Post 5, and the American Bowling Association. She enjoyed golf, taking walks and gambling.
A memorial fund has been established.
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