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Betty J. Armitage

Passed 1/3/2013

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Obituary For Betty J. Armitage

Betty Jane Armitage, 88, of Overland Park, KS formerly of Steubenville and Columbus, OH died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Delmar Gardens at Overland Park in Kansas.  She was born in Wellsville, OH on December 28, 1924 a daughter of the late Theodore R. and Jean Marie Hood Higgins.  She was a 1942 Graduate of Steubenville High School.  Betty worked as Chief Teletype Operator/Bookkeeper at Western Union in Steubenville until shortly after her marriage.  She married James Lawrence Armitage on February 21, 1945 in the base chapel at Stinson Field, San Antonio, Texas.  They were married for 64 years.  In 2007 Betty & Jim moved to Columbus, Ohio to be near their son, Brian.  Soon after Jim's death in 2009 Betty moved to Kansas to be with her daughter, Karen. Betty's principal interests had always been her family, her church and her home.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.  She was a member of La Belle View United Methodist Church until its closing when membership was transferred to the Wintersville United Methodist Church.   She sang in the LaBelle View church choir since the age of 15.  Known for her beautiful soprano voice, she was a popular soloist for area weddings, church services and other religious & civic functions.  She and Jim both sang with the Civic Choral Society and the Stanton Chorus.   Known affectionately as "Mrs. A", Betty taught Sunday School and counseled the church's Youth Fellowship group during her children's formative years through high school.She is a former member of the United Methodist Women, YWCA, LaBelle Chapter 414 Order of Eastern Star, and the Serve Others Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons. She was also involved in Love For Children, God's Pantry and Urban Mission Ministry.   In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her stepfather William H. Wool and her brother-in-law Richard W. Roush. She is survived by her sister Vivian L. Roush of Steubenville; children  Brian J. Armitage (Tatiana) of Boquete, Panama, Janine L. Bartram of Morgantown, WV and Karen S. Boggia (Vince) of Olathe, KS and neice Debra (Robert) Edwards of Naperville, IL.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, 10a.m. with her daughter Janine L. Bartram officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the  Alzheimer's Association or the American Lung Association.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Sue Bailie Morrison

    Dear Karen and family, My parents, Bill and Dottie Bailie, were friends of your parents. My dad and your dad woked on that time study program together at the mill and the 2 couples ran together a little. My parents didn't do a lot of "running" because Dad usually worked nights. The more interesting thing here is that my aunt is in Delmar Gardens in Overland Park. (Mildred or Midge Stephens). We stopped to see her in October. How I wish I'd known your mother was there. I'd said hi. She wouldn't know me, but it'd be a touch of Stebenville. My sympathy to your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Patty Knowles Liebscher

    Dear Karen and Family, Please accept the deepest of condolences from all of our family. My mom and all of our family are so saddened by the news and send all of our prayers to you. Betty was a wonderful neighbor for many, many years. She always brought over a smile and homemade goodies, and she sure did make the world's best peanut butter pie! She really was a nice and caring neighbor and friend, and she will always be remembered and missed. Sincerely, Ann Knowles, Emory, George, Kenny and Patty

  • 09/03/2024

    Barbara&Jerry Randalson

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Betty was an inspiration to us. She was the reason I began attending LaBelle View U.M. Church. She came to my home not long after we moved to Steubenville and asked if I would consider attending there. She always made me feel welcome and a part of the church. I missed her when the church closed and we went to different churches after that. Barb&Jerry Randalson

  • 09/03/2024

    Kathy Camp

    My condolences for your loss. May you be filled with joy knowing that your loved one rests in the arms of Jesus.

  • 09/03/2024

    Ellie Burriss

    My prayers andthoughts are with all of the family. I thoroughly enjoyed your mother. She was a wonderful, sweet lady. Always, Ellie

  • 09/03/2024

    Martha

    Janine and family, My sympathy in your loss..I've thought for some time that I should check on your mother and today I did it-- what a surprise to find that she so recently passed away...am thinking of you all at this time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karen Frantz Teaff

    Dear Karen and family, I remember your mom as a lovely lady with a sweet smile. With Sympathy, Karen

  • 09/03/2024

    Lois Owens Thompson

    Janine, Brian, and Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing in the Columbus Dispatch. She was such an inspiration to me and was the reason I began singing. What a beautiful voice she had! I know my dad, Walt Owens, always enjoyed the LaBelle Methodist services when she sang "How Great Thou Art". No one could sing it as well as Betty! My condolences to you all, Lois

  • 09/03/2024

    Jo Ellen and Jack Kelly

    Dear Karen, Janine and Brian, Your mother was just the most wonderful, talented and special lady ever! Always a smile and a good word to say everytime you talked to her. I loved how she and my Aunt Doll would be singing their favorite church hymns, while Aunt Doll was grooming one of the lassies! Heaven has been enriched by her presence and that beautiful voice. May God send you an Angel of Comfort for your hurting hearts and homes. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug, but know I'm sending my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Love and Miss You always....your old friends have never forgotten you or your many acts of kindness. ^i^ ^i^

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