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Betty Core
December 18, 1922 - September 23, 2015

Betty Core

Betty Core
Dec 18, 1922 - Sep 23, 2015

Betty Core
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Betty Millen Core, age 92, of Ames, Iowa died at Israel Family Hospice House on September 23, 2015. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Farm Creek Cemetery in Henderson, Iowa at 11:30 a.m.

Betty was born in Red Oak, Iowa, December 18, 1922, to William and Lela (Salyers) Millen. She graduated from Red Oak High in 1941 and Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing in 1944. Betty married Merl Roscoe Core in Red Oak on August 5, 1944.
Betty worked at Deland Florida Hospital, St. Luke's in Jacksonville, Doctor's Hospital in Omaha, Mary Greeley in Ames, and Story County Hospital in Nevada. Betty was an active member of Dane 207 Questers, Sun Dial Chapter DAR, Ames Community Thrift Shop for over 20 years, and a former member of American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant twin daughters, her stepmother, Mae Millen Stephenson, and a half-sister Ruth Millen Olsan.
Betty is survived by her husband Merl; daughter Ellen Franken of Carmel, IN; sons Merl Robert (Bob) of Omaha, NE, William of Neosho, MO and John of Ames, IA, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Jennie Edmundson Foundation Attn: Sandy Westphal, 933 East Pierce Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 or the Sun Dial Chapter DAR Scholarship, 2287 330th Street RR2 Hwy 210 Madrid, Iowa 50156
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Kathy (Smithson) Vannoy on Oct 9, 2015

John: I'm so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I hope you have many family & friends to share your memories and provide comfort during this difficult time.

Tamara Rood on Oct 3, 2015

Losing a parent is so difficult. Mrs. Core was always genuinely interested in our lives, and just so much fun to talk to. My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all of you.

Jennifer Keller on Sep 30, 2015

Mrs. Core was always so kind to us when we were at the house. So sorry for your loss.

Julia Hutchcroft on Sep 25, 2015

I have many fond memories of visiting with Betty at the kitchen table, after school. My sincerest condolences to you John, your family, and all who love her.

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40188 Cary Ave
Henderson , IA, United States 51541
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