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Elizabeth Nelson Obituary

Betty, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, went to be with the angels November 9, 2011. Betty was a Colorado Springs resident for more than forty years. She retired from School District 11. Betty touched the lives of many, and those who were fortunate to meet her were instant friends. She will be dearly missed. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Erwin Winter, her mother, Frances (Materi) Winter and her brother, Cleo Winter. She is survived and loved by her brothers, Dennis Winter (Sally) of Hopkins, Minnesota, and Rueben Winter (Ginny) of Upton, Wyoming, her sister Mary LeNoue (Mike) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, her daughters, Deborah Yetman (John) of Millington, Tennessee, Yvette Benjamin (Steve) of Issaquah, Washington and Darcie Gundry (Adam) of South Range, Wisconsin, her sons, Kenneth Rotramel (Shelley) of Greeley, Colorado, Troy Rotramel (Donna) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Dean Nelson of Superior, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty is loved by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. A celebration of life mass will be held Monday, November 14, 11:00 am at St. Dominic's Catholic Church 5354 S. Hwy 85/87, Security, Colorado, 80911.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 13, 2011.

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Buddy Rice

November 14, 2011

My thoughts and prays go out to family of Betty. Betty and I went to school together since we were in grade school. She was a sweet and caring person , she will be missed by all.---Buddy Rice

Joe Ladzinski

November 14, 2011

My mother Margaret and daughter Patricia always enjoyed having Betty as a very nice neighbor.Many times when I came home I would glance at Betty's home pulling in my driveway and was happy to see her outside sometimes.My heart knows that her family who she cherished will find comfort at times just by remembering and keeping her wonderful spirit alive each and every day and that can only bring smiles which is a gift of happiness from her!

Dave Decker

November 14, 2011

Betty was a neighbor and very close friend to our family, especially to our Mom. I'm confident that they are together somewhere without pain and catching up on old times! We'll all remember Betty with Love forever!

Marcia Brotemarkle

November 13, 2011

Betty was very special to me and I will miss her greatly. Wish I could be there for the funeral but my work schedule won't allow it. Please know Betty and all of you will be in my thoughts. Rest in peace, Betty.
Marcia "Kellner" Brotemarkle

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