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Elizabeth Widdows Obituary
May 25, 2024
Apache Junction, Arizona - Elizabeth Lousie (Betty) Widdows of Apache Junction, AZ, retired United States Air Force Major, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 25, 2024, after a brief illness.
Rosary will be Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 North Socora Street, Wichita, Kansas.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Mary Widdows; brothers, Robert, William, Donald and Thomas Widdows; and sister, Venda Hemken. Survivors are her companion, Lois Beeby of Apache Junction, Arizona; many nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews; as well as many lifelong friends.
A memorial has been established at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Building Fund, 861 North Socora Street, Wichita, KS 67212. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Harry Simpson
August 4, 2024
Rest Elizabeth, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Career U.S. Air Force. Retired as a Major.
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Rosary
10:30 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 North Socora Street, Wichita, KS
Aug
6
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 North Socora Street, Wichita, KS
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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