Betty Darlene Snodgrass was born on June 10, 1923, in Washington, Iowa. She was the only child born to Lester Merrill and Hazel Marie Cissna Snodgrass. Betty attended school in What Cheer; completing the eleventh grade. Betty was united in marriage to Merle Beasely and to this union two daughters were born: Sally Lee on June 29, 1943, and Patricia Ann on April 6, 1945. She was later married to childhood friend, Roy Clarence Green in 1947. She and Roy were blessed with four more children: Penny Marie, Mickey Leroy, Dennis Merrill and Cindy Sue. The family made their home in the What Cheer area. During this time, Betty held various jobs. First she worked for the Dr. R. Cantrell Telephone Company in What Cheer and later for KBOE and Younkers in Oskaloosa and Ottumwa. She will also be remembered for having worked in many area restaurants, including the Oasis, Harper House, and as the owner of Betty's Tavern. Her final job was as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Oskaloosa. In October 1986, after celebrating 39 years of marriage, Roy passed away at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Upon his death, Betty's mother, Hazel Snodgrass moved in and became her companion. They lived together until Hazel passed on June 25, 2003. In early September of 2005, Betty's declining health necessitated a move to the New Sharon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It was there that she passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2005; attaining the age of 82 years, three months and 22 days. Those left to cherish her memory are her six children and their families. They are: Sally and Ray Wilson of Chandler, Arizona, Laura and Doug Faubus of Chandler, Arizona, Patty and Gary Mc Kay of Grinnell, Shawn and Cathy Mc Kay of Grinnell, Kennedy, Connor, Shannon and Brian Wagoner of Lincoln, Nebraska, Ali, Baylee, Penny (Tom) Macha of Washington, IA, Troy and Jill Lee of Des Moines, Courtney Lee of Marion, Iowa, Hunter Lee of Des Moines, Iowa Tacy Hill of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Kiley, Breyanna and Casey & Mickey Green of What Cheer, Valerie and Curtis Chisum of Easley, South Carolina, David Green of Easley, South Carolina, Adam Green of Easley, South Carolina, Dennis and Diane Green of Oskaloosa, Kelly and Karyn Green of Savage, Minnesota, Katy Green of Oskaloosa, Lindsey Blake of Oskaloosa, Grant Blake of Oskaloosa, Cindy and Gary De Goey of New Sharon, Erica and Randy Hemsley of Sigourney, Kale, Brooklyn, Erin De Goey of New Sharon, Iowa, Kevin De Goey of Pella, Iowa, Dustin Snakenberg of New Sharon. Of her original family, Betty is survived by her dear cousin Pat and Manuel Coria of Ottumwa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, her parents, Lester and Hazel Snodgrass and her son-in-law, Tom Macha.
Betty was fond of watching the Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. She also greatly enjoyed attending Harness Horse Races and playing cards. Her family remembers the many dinners they attended at her home. Betty will be remembered by all for her class and for her quick wit.

FUNERAL SERVICES Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:30 A.M. Harden Funeral Chapel What Cheer, Iowa

Rev. Dan Ridnouer, officiating Rev. Frances Baumert, assisting Marlene Clubb, organist

"Sunrise, Sunset" "Precious Memories" "The Lord's Prayer" Andrea Dursky, Soloist

"Hymn of Promise" selection recorded by Cindy and Gary De Goey

CASKET BEARERS Ray Wilson Gary Mc Kay Troy Lee Mickey Green Dennis Green Gary De Goey

INTERMENT Sixteen Cemetery What Cheer, Iowa