Betty Jane Knapp (nee O’Driscoll)
June 14th, 1927 – November 28th, 2024
Betty Jane Knapp (nee O’Driscoll) passed away peacefully in Hospice at her daughter, Carol’s house on November 28, 2024. Betty was born June 14, 1927 in St. Louis. Betty was predeceased by her husband Justin A Knapp, parents Patrick and Helen, and sister Sister Margaret (Dominican nun).
Betty is survived by her six children, Mary Sue (Bubba Norman), Peggy (Steve Shockley), Carol (Jim Walker -deceased), Patrick ((Alice O’Keefe – deceased) partner Ellen MacDonald), John (Gail Piening), Julia (Michael Beaudoin). Betty is survived by fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Betty grew up in St. Louis, attended St. Marks High School, and attended one year at Webster College as a math major.
Betty and Justin bore and raised six children in St. Louis (one born in New Jersey during a two-year job transfer). Betty was a loving and firm mother as testified by her six children, all very close and thriving.
Betty was a devout Catholic as well as an accomplished Bridge player, avid reader, mastered beautiful knitting, and a member of the Silver Steppers tap dance troupe. Betty remained active throughout her life, including water skiing on her 70th birthday. She was eager to participate in any adventure that included spending time with family and friends throughout her entire life. Always ready to lend a hand or inject a clever remark, her love of life was an amazing example and will be missed
Betty’s passing will be honored with a gathering, on December 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
2705 Zumbehl Road
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
Followed by a funeral mass at 3:00 p.m.
Following the mass, please join us to celebrate her life at:
20 Westbury Drive
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
Because Betty passionately supported Prolife of Missouri and the Alzheimer Association, please consider a donation to these causes in lieu of flowers.
Our Aunt Betty was the very best! She always had a smile and something nice to say. And then, of course, her humor!! Truly loved life and her family!! She will be greatly missed. I am so happy that I got to do FaceTime with her two days before her passing. And she was funny right to the end! I love her. And I love the photos!
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She sounds beautiful. So sorry for your loss.
I remember Aunt Betty as always being so kind and she had a quick wit to make jokes.
She surely has made her path to heaven and now she and Jay will be together again.
I am so sorry for your loss.
May she rest in eternal peace .
Elaine
Betty and Justin were members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Florissant, Missouri. They were active parishoners who educated their children in our parish school. Catholic education and principles were primary focus in their children’s lives. My husband and I were blessed to be their neighbors and parishoners. As parish middle school teacher, the Knapp family impacted my life through their valued Catholic upbringing and their thirst for knowledge. Always, Betty lived an exemplary, devoted family life. Her warm smile radiated love. May Betty Rest in Peace.
I remember Aunt Betty for her kindness to me, she talked to me about religion and how to pray the rosary . She was always smiling, and fun to be around ! She is now with the love of her life Justin, and the rest of the gang!! I will miss you aunt Betty!! Love you ❤️
Martha
Pat,
Sorry for your loss. Hope you are taking comfort in the all the love she shared throughout the generations.
Larry
Patrick,
Condolences to you and your family. Your mom sounds like she was a great gal with a giant heart and lived a wonderful life!
Cherish your many fond memories of fun times shared. Betty will get to celebrate Christmas 🎄with Jesus this year…
David
BTW, my mom also was a devout Catholic who loved playing bridge and was born in 1926…. Greatest generation for sure
Patrick,
Our prayers are with you and your family. May your mom’s soul rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. She was a member of the greatest generation and lived through much of modern history, including the Great Depression, WWII, Korean war, Vietnam war, and human space exploration.
Ken and Pat Fennewald
Sorry and sad to hear about Betty. She lived a long life and was a great aunt and wonderful woman. A loss to her family and ours. Betty was always inviting us to stay with her when we were in town. We enjoyed our visits with her there and in Florida .
We will miss her
I tap danced with Betty. She was such fun and had that natural smile that was required of a tap dancer. After our group broke up, I visited her at her St. Charles villa, then at Sarah Community in Bridgeton. She rode with me twice to the annual play at Nerinx that was put on by Father (forgot his name). She was a joy to be around no matter her age and she was a good tapper.