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Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly

Birth	:	11 Aug 1937 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jun 2018 Milford, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Kelly-Spies passed peacefully this past Friday June 22, 2018 surrounded by her six children, husband and family. She was a devoted mother, wife, professional, and way above average cook and entertainer. Born on Aug 11, 1937 in Emmetsburg, IA to Harry & Mary Richter, she was the eldest and likely best looking of three well above average siblings. After graduating from Emmetsburg High School, she studied nursing and earned her LPN. On August 20, 1960, Betty married Dr. John Edward Kelly, a childhood friend she had known since grade school. Ed and... Read More	Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Kelly-Spies passed peacefully this past Friday June 22, 2018 surrounded by her six children, husband and family. She was a devoted mother, wife, professional, and way above average cook and entertainer. Born on Aug 11, 1937 in Emmetsburg, IA to Harry & Mary Richter, she was the eldest and likely best looking of three well above average siblings. After graduating from Emmetsburg High School, she studied nursing and earned her LPN. On August 20, 1960, Betty married Dr. John Edward Kelly, a childhood friend she had known since grade school. Ed and Betty moved around the country as he completed his service to our country and medical education. In 1967 they settled in Spencer, IA and became completely invested in the community and life in the great lakes. They would go on to raise six well above average children of their own and positively affect the lives of countless other children growing up in the area. Sadly, Betty was widowed upon Ed’s premature death in 1993, but her engaging devoted spirit would not allow her to complacently move into anonymity. Instead, she re-committed to her children and community. She enrolled at the University of Iowa school of nursing and informed her children attending U of Iowa that want it or not, they were getting a new room-mate. Ever the student and in quest of experience, she earned her LPN degree at the age of 59. As anyone who was ever privileged enough to know her would attest, Betty’s spirit could not be checked. She continued to give of herself and became the loving grandmother to 17 almost infallible grandchildren. Her and her family were further blessed when another lifelong friend, Thomas Spies, became her second husband in 1997. Betty was the consummate host and loved to throw dinner parties and happy hours. She traveled the world with Tom and her children and was rarely in one place for long. On any given weekend you could find her at the gym, at a friends house, or on her bicycle. And by bicycle, We don’t mean casually joy riding the neighborhood. She rode in the RAGBRAI, daily sped 20 miles around Spirit Lake and could easily throw a big stinking kettle bell over a 6 foot fence at age 80. None ever had more passion for life, her friends, her family and her community. Betty passed away at her home in Milford On June 22, 2018 which was at least 18-25 years too soon by most estimation. She is survived by her second husband Thomas Spies, her sister Barbara Connors, her brother Bob Richter, her 6 significantly above average children, and a grand family of grandchildren, relatives, and friends that miss her so damn badly. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 8:30 A.M until the service time at the church. Riverside Cemetery Spencer, Iowa Burial will be held privately In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to the Abben Cancer Center or the Dickinson County Bike Trails. Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory.

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Where is Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly's memorial?
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly death?
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly death on 22 Jun 2018 in Milford, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Richter Kelly's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Austin Richter

(1909 - 1980)

Mary Emily Ryan Richter

(1911 - 1987)

Spouse

Dr John Edward Kelly

(1937 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

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Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

3. North Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1600000, -95.1470000

4. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

5. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

6. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

7. Dickens Cemetery
Dickens, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

8. Rosehill Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

9. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

10. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

11. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

12. Lincoln Cemetery
Rossie, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

13. Willow Creek Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

14. Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

15. Clay Center Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

17. TriMello Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

18. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

20. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

21. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

22. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

24. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032