Betty May Van Buskirk's Obituary
Betty May Signer Van Buskirk , age 85, a resident of Howard, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Eureka Nursing Center.
On July 11, 1948, Betty was united in marriage to Bobby Earl Van Buskirk at the Signer Farm near Howard. Betty stayed in Howard while Bobby served in the Korean War. Betty was a Telephone operator in Howard. Betty was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Avon Presidents Club. Betty was the local Avon Lady for many, many years.
Betty is survived by her sister Arletta Posch, of Wichita, son Thomas Van Buskirk of Arvada, Colorado, daughter Charla Kitchersid of Doniphan, Missouri, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Earl Van Buskirk, parents, Frank and Hazel Signer, 3 brothers, Eugene, Frank Junior and Donald and grandson Aaron.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 25, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Howard, KS. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 24, 2016. Family suggests memorials to the United Methodist Church of Howard.
Countryside Funeral Home Howard, KS is in charge of arrangements.
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