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Betty West Obituary
AUBURN - Betty J. Wolfe Rhodes West, 79, of Auburn passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at her residence.
Betty was born April 19, 1930, in Sandwich, the daughter of Edward R. and Josephine L. Mansfield Wolfe. She married Simon J. West on July 4, 1987.
Betty was a bookkeeper in the financial industry.
She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and DAV. She was a fun-loving mother and grandmother, who loved to laugh.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Simon J. West of Auburn; three sons, William E. Rhodes of Clearwater, Fla., Gordon R. (wife, Suzanne) Rhodes of Springfield and Larry L. (wife, Tina) Rhodes of Pawnee; five daughters, Betty E. Hamblin (companion, Kip) of China Springs, Texas, Janet S. (husband, Bill) Sexton of Moline, Sally J. (husband, Forrest) Hicks of Greenfield, Ind., Paula A. (husband, James) Cook of Edinburg, and Shelly West (companion, Tracy Compston) of Springfield; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Funeral ceremonies will be held by the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703.
The family of Betty J. West is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.
Please visit Betty's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty West
Sherry (Comer) Johnson
September 21, 2009
Simon and family, I just got a letter from Bill about Betty's passing. My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow. I know she is at peace.
Butch & Marianne Nave
September 15, 2009
Paula and family, We are very sorry to read about your mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Frederic L. Smith II
September 14, 2009
Grams you were always there when we needed you most, its taken me years to be able to say this but you and dad will be missed very much.
Love You Much Dinky
Channa Godwin
September 14, 2009
I will greatly miss you grandma. She had a heart that was truer and grander than anyones I have ever known. Definately a blessing to this family, a wonderful guidance, without a doubt a great mentor and teacher. I can only hope to be as great as she was. I thank God for having blessed us and allowing her in my life. I love her very much and she will be dearly missed. I love you also Grandpa and sorry I couldn't be there. With all my love.
Drew Burnett
September 12, 2009
Simon, I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
September 12, 2009
So sorry to read about Betty's passing. We had many wonderful times together at the DAV back in the 80's. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Boerio
September 12, 2009
Paula Cook and Family,
Sorry to read in this morning paper of the death of your mother.
Please accept our deepest sympathies in this time of your loss.
Verne and Marilyn Womack, Springfield, IL
Nancy Sauer
September 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 12, 2009
Go Rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done.
Rest in Peace Aunt Betty
Vincent
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