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Betty Coleman Obituary

Betty Coleman died Tuesday, November 9 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Colorado Springs at the age of 71, following a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Nov.13 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Security at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Betty Ellen Coleman was born on May 13, 1939 to Thurley and George Silver in Paducah, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Agency High School in Agency, Iowa; Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa; and Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. After living in the Mid-West and Green River, Wyoming, Betty retired to Colorado Springs in 2003 after a career as a public health and hospital nurse. Betty enjoyed singing and was involve with various church choirs over the years and, most recently, the Fountain Valley Senior Center's Harmonizers. She took great pleasure and pride in her garden, and was also an avid reader. Surviving are her children: David (Sarah) Chapman of Baumholder, Germany; Ginger (Bob) Slaugher of Woodland Park; Elizabeth McClintock of Woodland Park; and Jim (Maughosha) Chapman of San Francisco, CA.. She's also survived by her beloved four grandchildren (Bobby and Charlie Slaughter; Mac and Grace McClintock); a sister, Ruth Williams of Sherman, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents; a brother, Edward Silver; and a sister Joann Trippe.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 12, 2010.

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Judy Joiner

November 14, 2010

Betty will be missed. I feel so lucky to have been able to visit with her this summer and take her shopping. My sympathy to her family.

November 14, 2010

I didn't get to know you personally , but you should take pride in the children and grandchildren you have , they seem to be a very special bunch of people. My mom was a nurse too , and I would loved to have known you Betty.
God bless you and your family.

jerry m

Janice & Bill Albert

November 13, 2010

We want to extend our sympathy to Betty's family. My husband Bill was a classmate of hers, and we have fond memories of Betty. I also had the privilege of singing with her for 2 years at Agency High School in the girls sextet. She had a lovely voice and a beautiful and serene personality. I always admired her. Love and prayers,

Deanna Quick

November 13, 2010

I miss her already...thank you, kids, for keeping us updated on your mother...she talked often of you all

Janice and Bill Albert

November 13, 2010

We feel so bad to hear of Betty's death. I have many fond memories of Betty. My Husband, Bill, graduated with her. Betty and I sang together for 2 years at Agency High School in the girls sextet, and she had a lovely voice and a beautiful, serene personality. I always admired her. Love and prayers,

Dale & Margaret Proctor

November 13, 2010

To Betty's family, please know our sorrow for your loss. As high school classmates, we also feel the loss of a friend. We will always remember Betty's beautiful smile and her zest for life. May you find comfort in knowing all the love and memories she created will always be with you. May God encircle you with His love and care and for every teardrop may you see a rainbow of God's promise of hope and possibilities. With our love and prayers - Margaret & Dale Proctor

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