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Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson

Birth	:	8 Feb 1922 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 2016 Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8272018, -103.0239029
Description	:	Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson Feb 8,1922-April 26,2016 Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson came into this life on February 8, 1922 – Rural Nebraska between Minatare and Bayard on the family farm, the third child of James Alfred Diffendaffer and Mary Augusta (Ward) Diffendaffer. She left this world to be with those she loved and who died prior to her passing on April 26, 2016, in Crawford. She worked with her siblings on the family farm She was an excellent student who loved to read. She attended “Nine-mile” country school and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1939. Following high school, she attended Chadron... Read More	Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson Feb 8,1922-April 26,2016 Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson came into this life on February 8, 1922 – Rural Nebraska between Minatare and Bayard on the family farm, the third child of James Alfred Diffendaffer and Mary Augusta (Ward) Diffendaffer. She left this world to be with those she loved and who died prior to her passing on April 26, 2016, in Crawford. She worked with her siblings on the family farm She was an excellent student who loved to read. She attended “Nine-mile” country school and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1939. Following high school, she attended Chadron Normal School, later teaching in Banner, Sheridan and Dawes Counties. While teaching in District 1, Dawes County, she became acquainted with the Betson boys. After meeting Collis J. Betson in the Crawford Hardware Store, a relationship blossomed and they were married on July 12, 1944. Choosing their wedding date because they were rained out and couldn’t work in the field. Her sister, Bernice, and brother-in-law Gerald Harris were witnesses to the beginning of this marriage that lasted 69 and a half years. In 1946, they purchased the Betson family homestead that they called home for 41 years. During the years on the ranch, they were blessed with four children: Diana born prior to moving to the homestead, Kerry in 1949, Rhonda in 1950 and Mark in 1952. Ava was a prolific gardener, seamstress, lover of nature, artist, life-long learner and baker of angel food cakes and world renowned, coveted chocolate chip cookies. Through all of this, she was a lady – always setting an example for her children. Ava was a member of PenWomen, Bordeaux Art Society and the art clubs in Box Butte and Scottsbluff. Ava and Collis retired from the homestead in 1987 and moved to Chadron where they traveled and were active in the community and Methodist Church. Ava continued her artistry being featured in the Nebraska Cattlemen Magazine and many other publications and venues. They attended family events with great pride and enjoyment. Ava was preceded in death by her husband (2014), an infant daughter and her parents and siblings (Eldon, Bernice Harris, Don, Sid and Arla Jean Helser).

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Where is Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson's memorial?
Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes County, USA.
When did Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson death?
Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson death on 26 Apr 2016 in Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ava Iola Diffendaffer Betson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8272018
Longitude: -103.0239029

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Collis Jasper Betson

(1923 - 2014)

Siblings

Sidney Allan “Sid” Diffendaffer

(1926 - 2011)

Children

Infant Daughter Betson

(1945 - 1945)

Kerry J. Betson Griffiths

(1949 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8272018, -103.0239029

2. Calvary Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -103.0085983

3. Grace Episcopal Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8267000, -102.9996000

4. Shisler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7930984, -103.0875015

5. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8163986, -102.9302979

6. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6646710, -103.0608510

7. Whitney Cemetery
Whitney, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7705994, -103.2564011

8. Bethel Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6850014, -103.1841965

9. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8880997, -102.7517014

10. Highland Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7145500, -102.7727500

11. Antelope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7144970, -102.7727290

12. Highland Center Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6100006, -103.1258011

13. Antelope Springs Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6185000, -102.8706100

14. Wanda Highway Gravesite
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6535800, -103.2655800

15. Bomar Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8062000, -102.6459600

16. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery
Slim Butte, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619800, -102.8166200

17. Slim Buttes Cemetery
Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0621700, -102.8168100

18. St. Mary's Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6721992, -102.7035980

19. Hay Springs Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6702995, -102.7033005

20. Crawford Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7181015, -103.4052963

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5547300, -102.8429000

22. Saint Matthews Episcopal Cemetery
Slim Butte, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0780530, -102.7873140

23. Abold Family Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8863500, -102.6158000

24. Harvey Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6455994, -103.3625031