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Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Vaughan Obituary

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Vaughan
Aug. 28, 1921 - Jan. 16, 2013

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Vaughan died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the age of 91. Betty was born on Aug. 28, 1921, in Woodland, and lived in the city her entire life.
Betty is survived by her daughters Barbara Dahl and husband Mervin, Linda Kilkenny and husband Patrick, Janet Vaughan, and Donna Vaughan and fiancé Ron Breckenridge. She is also survived by grandchildren Kimberly Baertsch and husband Todd, James Dahl and wife Sherrie, Mary-Kevin Stuart and husband Patrick, Katie Kilkenny, and Brian Kilkenny and wife Ashlei; as well as great-grandchildren Tara Baertsch, Nathan Dahl, Shelby Baertsch, and Nicole Dahl. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Wilbourn and husband John. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Donald Vaughan, parents Daryl Sr. and Genevieve Blevins, and brother Daryl Blevins Jr.
A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 25, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Woodland, or a charity of the donors' choice.

Published by Daily Democrat from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, 2013.
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We were sorry to learn of the passing of Betty. A wonderful lady, who welcomed us to Woodland and Holy Rosary when we arrived. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. She had a long and eventful life. She will be missed by all. We will miss her lovely smile. Dr. Dan and MJ Nealon

MJ Nealon

February 4, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Betty. We wish we could be there for the service but we are out of town. Our best wishes to all of you.

Jane and Ray Shurtz

January 24, 2013

Dear Barbara and family - so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a friendly person. She and my mom had some good visits over the years. Let all your good memories help you through this hard time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Shorty and Kathy (Redmond) Wertman

Shorty and Kathy Wertman

January 23, 2013

We are all truely blessed to have had Aunt Betty in our lives for such a long time. She will be missed but will always be in our hearts.

Deb, Ray & Brittney Geno

January 23, 2013

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