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Bettie E. Elder Lawrence

Birth	:	5 Dec 1920 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 2014 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Bettie E. Lawrence, the daughter of John and Alice (Towne) Elder, was born December 5th, 1920 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1937. Bettie married Richard Lawrence on September 2nd, 1943 at the Congregational Church in Spencer. After their marriage, they moved to the family farm in Meadow Township, carrying on the tradition that now stretches over 100 years. She was a member of the Langdon United Methodist Church and the UMW Women's Society. She also belonged to the Clay County Garden Club and TTT Chapter... Read More	Bettie E. Lawrence, the daughter of John and Alice (Towne) Elder, was born December 5th, 1920 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1937. Bettie married Richard Lawrence on September 2nd, 1943 at the Congregational Church in Spencer. After their marriage, they moved to the family farm in Meadow Township, carrying on the tradition that now stretches over 100 years. She was a member of the Langdon United Methodist Church and the UMW Women's Society. She also belonged to the Clay County Garden Club and TTT Chapter BP. Bettie knitted more than 150 sets of mittens for the Tree of Joy through the RSVP program. She was also involved with the Clay County Fair for many years doing table settings and floral arrangements. Bettie had a passion for flower gardening. She enjoyed listening to sports, news and the farm market reports on the radio. She also was known for creating beautiful floral holiday center pieces for the dining room at Longhouse and Northshire. Bettie's greatest joy in life was living on the farm being a wife, mother and grandmother. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard on January 26, 1987 and son, Peter Lawrence on November 5, 2008. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Alice and her husband, Richard Kehr of Spencer; grandchildren: Mollie Kehr (Mike Maurer) of Spencer and Charlie Kehr of Des Moines, Ashley Lawrence of Des Moines, Erica (Travis) Lenig and Jarrod Holt all of Ames; a daughter-in-law, Dodie Lawrence of Ames; as well as other relatives and friends.

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Where is Bettie E. Elder Lawrence's memorial?
Bettie E. Elder Lawrence's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Bettie E. Elder Lawrence death?
Bettie E. Elder Lawrence death on 22 Dec 2014 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bettie E. Elder Lawrence's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

John Alfred Elder

(1890 - 1974)

Alice Angeline Towne Elder

(1900 - 1987)

Spouse

Richard Henry Lawrence

(1919 - 1987)

Children

Peter J Lawrence

(1953 - 2008)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

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Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
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18. Logan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
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