Betty Wapelhorst
Betty Jean Wapelhorst of Pacific, MO died on Monday March 13, 2017 at her home. She was 69.
Betty was born March 20, 1947 in San Francisco, CA the third child of Mae M. and Robert A. Washington. When Betty was 12 years old, her mother married Betty’s stepfather John (Ted) Bensen whom she called Daddy. She was a 1965 graduate of Westmoor High in Daly City, CA.
In 1965, she married Gregory Wapelhorst Jr and together they had two children, Lynn and Don. Betty dedicated herself to her husband, children, grandchildren, other family and many friends. She served as a member of The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad Association. A unique soul, Betty was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and silly. She enjoyed shopping and bargain hunting with her friends. She will be greatly missed.
She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Gregory, her children Lynn (Tamara) Lynch of Boonville, MO and Don (Socorro) Wapelhorst of Pacific, MO, grandchildren, Andrew Wapelhorst and Cassandra Lynch. Her mother, father, stepfather, sister, and brother preceded Betty in death.
A memorial service will be held on April 8, 2017, 3:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church 921 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves, MO 63119. Memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to the WF&P Railroad Association. www.wfprr.com
To all the family..
I haven’t seen Betty in years but I do think of all the fun times we had in school and even after she moved to Long Beach. We still stayed connected with Mae and Ted. I have such fond memories with all the family.
I was shocked and sad to hear about Betty. She is in peace now, no pain. I’m sure everyone was at the pearly gate to welcome her home.
Sad times, so sorry…
Lynn- I know how special your mom was to you. I loved to see her supporting you. It was always fun to see her at whatever show you were doing at CEC. She was a great lady who will be missed by many. I hope you wrap yourself in those and the many other wonderful memories you have. Peace to you friend.
Betty was a very special lady. She touch my heart in so many ways. Every time I see a lady bug I will think of her. I went out and got one to put in my flower bed so I can go out and sit and have coffee with her and talk like we did so many morning at my house or at Mississippi. I will never meet another lady like her. I will forever miss you mom.. love Cindy