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Caroline Bethany Obituary
Visalia - Caroline Lena Bethany of Visalia, California went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2020 in Visalia, California.
She was 86. She was born on July 3, 1934 in Tulare, California to Louis William Michalk of Thorndale, Texas and Emma Augusta Hagedorn of Beamer, Nebraska.
Caroline lived in Visalia, California her entire life. She attended East Lynne Grammar School and graduated from Visalia High School.
Caroline married her high school sweetheart, Henry Farrell Bethany. They were married for 69 years and together raised their five children. After raising her children, she returned to school, earning her Nursing Degree from College of the Sequoias Nursing Program. She was Registered Nurse for 23 years, working at Tulare District Hospital and Kaweah Delta Dialysis.
When she was young, she was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and 4-H.
Caroline and Henry attended Visalia First Assembly of God where she was a member until her passing. They raised their children in the church and were faithful in imparting the Truth of God to them.
She was an avid gardener and a talented artist. Her greatest joy was sharing with her friends and family. You never left Caroline's home empty handed or without a prayer for safe travels.
Caroline is survived by her loving husband, Henry Bethany of Visalia, CA; her daughter Kathy Bethany Plett (John Plett) of Denair, CA; her son Floyd Bethany of Visalia, CA; her daughter Debby Bethany Kumpe (Randy Kumpe) of Visalia, CA and her son Glendon Bethany (Dori Bethany) of Tehachapi, CA and her daughter Diana Bethany Niehenke (David Niehenke) of Tulum Mexico; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will held on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:30 am at Visalia Public Cemetery District, 1300 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371.
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Trish Hitlin
January 4, 2021
I had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Bethany at Tulare District hospital. Although I worked in ICU, Mrs. Bethany was our hospital Nursing Supervisor. When my late husband & I bought our home, Mrs. Bethany shared many of her beautiful flower plants with us. To this day the plants & flowers are thriving in my flowerbeds(many). God Bless your sweet soul & say hi to Ed for me. Trish Hitlin
Carol Jones McCallion
January 2, 2021
I lived next door and love her garden once before school I stopped and pick a few for my teacher she caught and told never to pick her flowers she was a very caring woman and mom she will be missed
Carol Jones McCallion
Judy Watry Dlugonski
January 2, 2021
I was truly saddened to read of her passing in today’s paper. My mother (Frances Watry) was such a close friend that they considered themselves as sisters. They were both married and mother to 4 to 5 children, went to the same nursing school, worked at the same hospital (Tulare District), painted as artists in the same club, and had beautiful gardens at their homes that they nurtured themselves. They were like two peas in a pod! She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. May she Rest In Peace (until my mother, who passed on about 10 years ago, gets her busy in a club or two in Heaven). My deepest sympathy to Henry and the family. I tried calling at Christmastime, but got no answer. Now I understand why. I can be reached at the same address and phone number that Mom (Frances Watry) had. Feel free to contact me for any reason. Due to COVID, my doctors are encouraging me to stay home. Love to all of you.
Pam Banks
January 1, 2021
I had the privilege of working with Caroline at Tulare District Hospital. She was always so kind. Later I connected with her again at Visalia First Assembly. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
FRANK & AMELIA MIRAMONTES
January 1, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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