Betty Kester Holmer

Although I had seen her at various campus functions, I first met Betty when she was in Ablah Library researching for a presentation to the Present Day Club. During that encounter I casually mentioned working with her was much more enjoyable than cutting budgets. A few weeks later, Betty contacted the WSU Foundation to discuss how she could best support the library. The result was several generous donations that helped the University Libraries purchase electronic journal and document...

Betty was certainly a gracious lady.
When she and Bob hosted St. James' Supper Club, it was certainly one of the most enjoyable.

I had heard of Betty years before I met her. She and my mother shared a hometown, and were both children of University of Kansas professors; they lived within a few blocks of one another in a lovely old part of Lawrence. Betty was somewhat younger than my mother, so I’d heard of the whole family from my aunts and uncles, who used to tell of all the things the neighborhood kids used to do.

Years later, I would meet Betty, as Martin’s mother. And then began a long friendship which...

I have known Betty since my husband Martin & I moved to Wichita in 1965. At that time Bob was still alive & we enjoyed the company of both of them. Betty loved to travel & always had such wonderful experiences to relate to the rest of us. She was a kind and gentle woman. I worked with her in the WSU Women's Association & in the Present Day Club. Martin joins me in expressing our sympathy to Bruce, Martin & Chris & their families. May the many memories of your Mom comfort you. I will miss...

We lived next door in the mid-sixties and we were the recepients of a lot of zucchini and recipes that have become favorites through the years.
Betty was a beautiful lady in every sense of the word. We'll never forget her graciousness, helpfulness and thoughtfulness. She was always encouraging to our children with their endeavours, whether scouts, piano lessons, etc.

Martin, Chris and Bruce you were so fortunate to have such a mother and we loved having her as a neighbor. May...

My thoughts and prayers are with the boys and their families. Betty was such a gracious and memorable friend.

I was privileged to work with Betty in the Wichita State University Women's Association and found her to be a wonderful lady! She always took the time to talk to everyone and make them feel special. I will cherish the time that I spent just being in her presence! She was a woman of wisdom and grace. She will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathy is express to her entire family in their hour of bereavement. May God Bless and keep you in His care!

With Love,
Martha Lewis,...