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1937
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2013
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Betty Scriven Obituary
Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Betty will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. Dec. 30, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar and prior to the service at the church.
Betty was born on March 30, 1937 in Lamar, Colo. to Virgil and Gladys (Bridges) Bolinger and departed this life on Thu. Dec. 26, 2013 at her home in Lamar with her family by her side at the age of 76.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; by one daughter – Pamela Dawn Scriven; by two infant sisters – Idella Gladys Bolinger and Evelyn Pearl Bolinger; by her brothers – Richard Bolinger and William Bolinger; by one brother – Robert Tempel; and two sisters-in-law – Evelyn Bolinger and Ann Bolinger.
Betty is survived by her husband – Lester Scriven of the family home in Lamar; by two children – David (Barbara) Scriven of Lamar and Melinda (Dale) Jagger of Las Animas, Colo.; by one grandson – Zachary Scriven also of Lamar; by one sister – Ethel Tempel of Wiley; also surviving are numerous nieces, to include a special niece – Pamela Jean Scriven of Denver, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Lamar Area Hospice either directly or through the funeral home office.
Visitation and funeral services for Betty L. Scriven are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home. For additional information and online condolences please visit their Web site at www.peacockfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Scriven
Bob Trosper
January 7, 2014
Les I am lifting you and the family up in prayer at Betty's graduation to eternity with our Lord. You were both instrumental in my being a Christian,
Kathy Ransdell
January 3, 2014
In remembrance of a great aunt. You will be missed by many. My love to your family.
January 2, 2014
Les,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My best to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Dan Gittings
Sheila Dieterle
January 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing, my heart goes out to you and your family. God be with you.
Lucille (Lucy) Bauer McDonald
January 1, 2014
Lester, Was saddened to hear your sad news...lifting up you and your family in prayer...Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted! Sincere Sympathies.
January 1, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. Sending prayers to you and family. Bobbi Bauer
January 1, 2014
Les
We always thought of both of you as close friends.We are sorry for your loss and pray Gods comfor to you.
Kirk and Joan Fowler
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