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Betty Severn Obituary
Age 89, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born October 3, 1921 in Jefferson Township, PA, the daughter of Waldo & Betty Elizabeth (Stevens) Eggers. Betty was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. She was a longtime resident of Chelsea and an active volunteer in the Chelsea community. On November 23, 1949 she married E. Russell Severn in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1992. Survivors include one son, E. Thomas (Susan) Severn of El Dorado Hills, California; two daughters, Jane Ann (Michael) Westpheling of Austin, Texas and Karen S. (C. Warner) Jackson of Des Moines, Iowa; three grandchildren, Katlin, Taylor, Eric (Anne); and three sisters, Anne Dowie, Marilyn Simpson, and Janie Graham. The family will receive friends Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chelsea. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arbor Hospice, or the Chelsea Retirement Community.
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August 30, 2011
We were so saddened to hear of Betty's leaving this world. We knew Betty when she lived in the Bridgetown neighborhood and we would enjoy the hospitality of Chuck Gemmill together. Betty was always a joy to be with, you must have lovely memories of her as your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Blessings.
Dot and Russ Reister
Jim Henscheid
August 30, 2011
Karen,
I am sorry for your loss, and the loss of your family! Please accept my condolenses! - Jim Henscheid
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