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Wayne Howard Betts

Birth	:	23 Oct 1920 Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2011 Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6800680, -94.4917180
Description	:	Son of George & Luella Combs Betts Wayne H. Betts, 91, son of George & Luella (Combs) Betts, was born October 23, 1920 in Orange Township near Coon Rapids, Iowa. He passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Wayne was born and raised on a farm south of Coon Rapids. He graduated from Guthrie Center High School. On April 6, 1940, he married Helen Tallman in Princeton, Missouri. To this union 3 children were born, Gary, Janet, and Wanda. They farmed from 1941 until 1959 before going to work at the Monteith Elevator in 1960, where... Read More	Son of George & Luella Combs Betts Wayne H. Betts, 91, son of George & Luella (Combs) Betts, was born October 23, 1920 in Orange Township near Coon Rapids, Iowa. He passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Wayne was born and raised on a farm south of Coon Rapids. He graduated from Guthrie Center High School. On April 6, 1940, he married Helen Tallman in Princeton, Missouri. To this union 3 children were born, Gary, Janet, and Wanda. They farmed from 1941 until 1959 before going to work at the Monteith Elevator in 1960, where Helen was the bookkeeper. In 1968, they purchased the elevator. In 1976, they sold the elevator. He enjoyed RV camping, fishing, playing cards, visiting with friends and family, playing the guitar, harmonica, and singing in a band. He also enjoyed traveling to such places as the Western United States, Hawaii, Alaska, the Far East, Bahamas, and Canada. They spent 28 total winters in South Texas. He was a resident of the New Homestead. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Guthrie Center. Wayne is survived by his son, Gary Betts of Weslaco, TX; daughters, Janet (Rob) Reff of Tucson, AZ and Wanda (Dan) Davis of Loveland, CO. Nine grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen in 2010, sister Ruth Menefee, and brothers Rolland, Merle, and Arnie Betts. Visitation: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Twigg Funeral Home - Guthrie 506 Prairie Street Guthrie Center Iowa 50115. Family will be present from 6-8 PM. Visitation will also be Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9:30 AM until 9:50 AM at the funeral home. Service: 11:00 am to 11:40 am on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at First Christian Church 105 N 4th Street Guthrie Center Iowa 50115. Cemetery: Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday prior to the services at the churchUnion Cemetery Guthrie Center Iowa 50115.

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Wayne Howard Betts's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA.
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Wayne Howard Betts death on 24 Dec 2011 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6800680
Longitude: -94.4917180

Family Members:

Parent

George Willetts Betts

(1898 - 1987)

Luella Ruth Combes Betts

(1897 - 1988)

Spouse

Helen Gail Tallman Betts

(1919 - 2010)

Siblings

Merle Edward Betts

(1922 - 1972)

Ruth Irene Betts Menefee

(1928 - 2009)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6800680, -94.4917180

2. Valley Township Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6818390, -94.4879790

3. Resurrection Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6870003, -94.4550018

4. Maplewood Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6389020, -94.5224090

5. Victory Union Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7282982, -94.4738998

6. Monteith Cemetery
Monteith, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6307850, -94.4348130

7. West Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6925011, -94.3780975

8. Moffit Grove Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7668991, -94.4539032

9. Brethren Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7170050, -94.3674620

10. Bear Grove Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6455994, -94.6194000

11. Dalmanutha Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5867004, -94.5543976

12. Seeley Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7318993, -94.6147003

13. Glendon Cemetery
Glendon, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5985240, -94.4018810

14. East Greenwood Cemetery
Panora, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6869011, -94.3375015

15. Yale Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7690000, -94.3585000

16. Dodge Center Cemetery
Bagley, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

17. Morrisburg Cemetery
Dale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5983009, -94.3193970

18. Highland Cemetery
Bayard, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

19. Union Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

20. Spring Valley Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5220000, -94.5046000

21. Rosehill Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5335999, -94.4052963

22. Menlo Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5321999, -94.4028015

23. Stanfield Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5124870, -94.5016370

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023