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Elizabeth Pauline “Betty” Girton Plath

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Birth	:	23 Apr 1925 Magnolia, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 2004 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6903000, -95.8799973
Description	:	Elizabeth "Betty" Girton Plath was born April 23, 1925 to Dean and Martha (Freymuller) Girton in Magnolia Township, Iowa. She grew up in the Magnolia area, attended county school and graduated from Magnolia High School. She went to a business school in Omaha and then worked in Omaha. In October of 1946, she married Joseph Plath at the Woodbine Methodist Church. The couple farmed between Pisgah and Woodbine. In March of 1952, they moved to the home place. Joe died on January 13, 1977. In October of 1996, Betty moved to Logan. In the fall of 2001, Betty moved to... Read More	Elizabeth "Betty" Girton Plath was born April 23, 1925 to Dean and Martha (Freymuller) Girton in Magnolia Township, Iowa. She grew up in the Magnolia area, attended county school and graduated from Magnolia High School. She went to a business school in Omaha and then worked in Omaha. In October of 1946, she married Joseph Plath at the Woodbine Methodist Church. The couple farmed between Pisgah and Woodbine. In March of 1952, they moved to the home place. Joe died on January 13, 1977. In October of 1996, Betty moved to Logan. In the fall of 2001, Betty moved to Rose Court. Betty was a member of the Methodist Church, having just recently transferring her membership to the Woodbine Methodist Church from the Pisgah Church.. She was a member of the Thought and Thimble Club, and she was a Republican Delegate. She was active in a women's Bible study and enjoyed being a vacation Bible School Teacher. Betty also enjoyed gardening, flowers, animals, and reading and reciting poetry. Betty died Monday, July 12, 2004 at Rose Vista Nursing Home attaining the age of 79 years, two months and 19 days. . Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, infant daughter Martha Jane on December 10, 1953, brother Darrell Girton, and sister Mary Margaret Maguire. She is survived by eight children Roger Plath & wife Barb of Boone, Iowa, Mary Jo & husband Jerry Lange of Reno, Nevada, Nancy & husband Ron Fogelman of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rodney Plath & wife Ellen of Missouri Valley, Ronda & husband Barry McCormick of Aurora, Nebraska, Ruth & husband Joe Mehsling of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Randy Plath & wife Elaine of Ralston, Nebraska and Renee & husband Brad Brooks of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 23 grandchildren; nine + great grandchildren; four sisters Nadine & husband Bob Bryan of Jamaica, Iowa, Alice Landon of Logan, Iowa, Audrey Girton of Magnolia, Iowa and Ardith Crow of Tempe, Arizona; brother Richard Girton & wife Annie of Porto Rico; brothers-in-law Jerry Maguire of Logan, Iowa and Wes Plath & wife Doris of Ames, Iowa; sister-in-law Pat Girton of Ames, Iowa and many other relatives and friends. Services First United Methodist Church – Woodbine, Iowa Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 10:00 AM Officiants Rev. Barry McCormick & Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine Musician Margaret Cotton Congregational Hymns "Amazing Grace" # "It Is Well With My Soul" # Soloist Emily McCormick Selection "I Can Only Imagine" Quartet Erica & Emily McCormick, Marnie Plath & Abby Lange Selection "Your Shield About Me" Pall Bearers Shawn Fogelman Ryan Fogelman Corey Plath Nathan McCormick Dallas Lange Dusty Overland Final Resting Place Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Iowa

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Elizabeth Pauline “Betty” Girton Plath's memorial is located at: Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Harrison County, USA.
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Elizabeth Pauline “Betty” Girton Plath death on 12 Jul 2004 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6903000
Longitude: -95.8799973

Family Members:

Parent

Dean Walter Girton

(1905 - 1954)

Martha Mary Freymuller Girton

(1906 - 1978)

Spouse

Joseph Edward Plath

(1921 - 1977)

Siblings

Darrel Dean Girton

(1927 - 1988)

(unknow - unknow)

Audrey Nell Girton

(1935 - 2014)

Ardith Ann Girton Crow

(1937 - 2019)

Richard Sherman Girton

(1944 - 2016)

Mary Margaret Girton Maguire

(1946 - 2002)

Children

Martha Jane Plath

(1953 - 1953)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

2. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

3. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

4. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

5. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

6. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

7. Biglers Grove Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

8. Frazier Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5932999, -95.8375015

9. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
Allen, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

10. Champan Frazier Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5773500, -95.8933500

11. Soldier Valley Cemetery
Pisgah, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7916985, -95.9546967

12. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

13. Noyes Cemetery
Mondamin, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7188988, -96.0325012

14. Yutesler Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6684000, -96.0373000

15. Hurleys Evergreen Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5700989, -95.8618698

16. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5675011, -95.8897018

17. Ruffcorn Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7571983, -96.0207977

18. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5656000, -95.8897000

19. Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

20. Hauger-Rumbaugh Cemetery
Modale, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6388797, -96.0502906

21. Little Sioux Cemetery
Little Sioux, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8025017, -96.0066986

22. Conyers Cemetery
Little Sioux, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8058014, -96.0036011

23. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

24. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000