Elizabeth Welton
June 26, 1914 ~ December 21, 2009
Elizabeth Betty Welton, age 95, a long time resident of Charles City, IA died on Monday, December 21, 2009 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton, IA.
Elizabeth C. Welton was born on June 26, 1914 to Paul and Lizzie (Schreiber) Martens at her parents home in Charles City. She attended Charles City High School, graduating in 1932. On June 20, 1939 Betty was united in marriage to Glenn R. Welton. To this union three sons were born; Jon, Richard, and Douglass. Jon lived for a short time from February 1944 April 1945.
Betty and her husband enjoyed raising their sons and working in Real Estate together. Betty also owned and operated the Gift House for several years in the late 1960s. Glenn passed away on August 8, 1984. Betty enjoyed playing cards and her family.
Betty is survived by her two sons Richard (Diane) Welton of Mora, MN and Douglass (Malinda) Welton of New Hampton, IA; four grandchildren, Eric (Aoy) Welton of Pai, Thailand, Jennifer Welton of Ames, IA; Meredith (Nathan) Voight of Cedar Rapids, IA and Nate Welton of Rochester, MN; two great grandchildren Jackson Voight of Cedar Rapids, IA and Eve Welton of Pai, Thailand; and a nephew Charles Martens of Sydney, Australia
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glenn R. Welton in 1984; a infant son Jon in 1945; a grandson James Welton; two brothers George and MarvinMartens and their wives; a nephew DonaldWelton and a niece Karin Martens.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery at Charles City, IA.
Service:
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Doug Malinda, Our deepest sympathy to you and your familty in the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you at this time. Merle Karen
Doug Malinda, So very sorry to hear of your mother (mother-in-law) passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you andyour family at this time. Rich Becky Schoenfeld
Our sympathy to you in the loss of Betty. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Louise and Donn
Our sympathy to you in the loss of Betty. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Louise and Donn
Our sympathy to you in the loss of Betty. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Louise and Donn
Doug and Malinda, Sorry to here about the passing of your mother. We will keep you in our prayers during this time of mourning. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Love, Roger Bonnie
Doug Dick Sorry to here about the passing of your mother. I enjoyed playing cards with her many of times. Also, just visiting with her. Thinking of you during this time.
I wish to extend my sympathy to your family. I thought the world of Betty and Glen. They were very special friends throughout our real estate career and also in the years after their retirement.
Dear Welton Family, We were so sorry to learn of Bettys passing. She was a wonderful friend to our motherwife Barbara Vickers while at the Rehab Center before mom died. Dad (Charlie) loved playing cards with her. Those memories of her friendship will be cherished. She was a gracious and dignified lady and friend, and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.