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Betty Rader Obituary
Betty Rader, 76, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009 after a brief illness. Betty was born in San Antonio to Margarett and Winifred Eugene Delmar and graduated from Brackenridge High School. She wed Norwood Skip Rader on Sept. 2, 1950, and they were married for 57 years until his death in 2008. Betty worked as a medical transcriber at clinics and hospitals in San Antonio and El Campo before her retirement. She lived for many years in East Bexar County, where she and Skip raised six children, although she was known as Oma and "Mom" to many more than just her natural children. Faithful servant of Christ, she was known for singing in the choir and leading youth activities at Grace, Parita, and Laurel Heights Methodist churches.Betty is survived by her children, James N. Rader, John C. Rader, and Joseph P. Rader of Austin, Jeannie G. Rader of Palm Bay, Florida, Jeffrey M. Rader of San Antonio, and step-daughter, Marjorie L. (Jennifer) Steuerwald along with 17 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. After cremation, her ashes will be joined with Skip's in the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. A memorial celebration is planned for March 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Resurrection United Methodist Church, 7709 Knowlton Road at New Sulphur Springs Road. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty Rader's honor be made to Resurrection United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 225, Adkins, TX, 78101.
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Jeri von schwanitz smith
March 28, 2009
Betty lived in my mother's upstairs apartment in about 1949/1950 at 226 Adams st - I was about 9 years old. I worked with Skippy at Skinner Clinic and then years later worked with Betty as a transcriptionist. She was a very lovely and special person. My condolences to her family.
Vicki Ferguson
March 27, 2009
We miss all the Raders at Laurel Heights. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 25, 2009
What a loss!
We will always remember Betty and her infectious smile. I was glad that I had the opportunity to visit with her at the time of Sklip's passing.
She had many friends among the members of Laurel Heights.
John&Krystal Bourassa
March 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Boone Almanza
March 25, 2009
Please accept my condolences and prayers for the loss of your mother.
Boone Almanza
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