Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Betty Colvin Obituary
Betty J. Colvin, age 89, of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH. She was born on September 19, 1935 in Paintsville, KY to the late Norman and Lillie Butcher. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Colvin; daughter Jan Buckholtz; son-in-law Mike Vance; and brothers Robert "Bob" Butcher, Paul Butcher, Doug Butcher and Norman “Sonny” Butcher. She is survived by her daughter Joan Vance of Gratis; grandchildren Jim (Danielle) Kolonis, Bryan (Elizabeth) Kolonis and Lori Noyes; great grandchildren Brenna Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Nora Noyes, Isaiah Kolonis and Aubrey Kolonis; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 am at Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton, OH. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gratis is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Gratis Rescue Squad, PO Box 671, Gratis, OH 45330 or Preble County Council on Aging, 800 E. St. Clair Street, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
113 S. Ada Doty St., Gratis, OH 45330
People and places connected with Betty
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Betty Colvin
Tell your own story about Betty
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Betty Colvin's name
How to support Betty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Betty Colvin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
