died Wednesday August 13, 2014
in the Pathfinder House in Fremont.
She was born to Orla and Marion (Rouse) Phelps on July 18, 1919 in Beatrice, Nebraska. Betty grew up in Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice High School.
On April 19, 1942, she was married in Beatrice to Willard Hotovec. Willard worked for Northern Natural Gas Company and was transferred to Fremont in 1962. While living in Beatrice, Betty volunteered with several organizations, and she continued to volunteer after moving to Fremont. Some of her volunteer activities included the bloodmobile, election board, and she served on many of the committees of The Presbyterian Church in Fremont where she was a member. She was also a member of Arbor Vitae Chapter No. 92 Order of the Eastern Star in Fremont, and former member of the DOES (Elk's Lodge) in Fremont, and a past president of that organization when living in Beatrice.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Willard, a daughter Julie Ann, her parents, 3 brothers, David , Lee, and Robert Phelps, and a sister Orilla Brott.
Survivors: daughter Charley and husband Steven Benke of Fremont
grandson Adam and wife Courtney Benke of Webster City, Iowa
great grandson Bennett Benke
sister-in-law Marlene Phelps of Crete
nieces and nephews
There will be a visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, on Sunday (August 17th) from 2 to 4 PM. At 4 PM, there will be a Prayer Service in the mortuary chapel, followed by an Easter Star Service. The public is welcome to attend. The committal will be in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice at 11 AM Monday.
Memorials are suggested to The Presbyterian Church and to the Tangier Shrine Transportation Fund.
online guestbook at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Del Hartung
Fremont, NE Sunday, August 17, 2014 Charley - Sad to hear about your mom. She was a great lady and will be missed by a lot of folks.tami robeson
fremont, NE Saturday, August 16, 2014 Charlotte - May God comfort you during this time. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Nice memories will keep you smiling. Tami Robeson, Larry Robeson and Pat Nelsonsarah setzer wienck
marysville, KS Friday, August 15, 2014 So sorry to hear about your mom , she was a great lady and alot of fun ! Take care Charlotte and your family ! You are in my prayers .Daniel Howery
Los Angeles, CA Friday, August 15, 2014 Dear Charley!Just happened to see that your Mom passed away and certainly wanted to send my sympathy to your and your family. What a long life, you are blessed to have had her with you for so long. I enjoyed seeing her picture and it reminded me of years of seeing that lovely smile that was always there and remembering her laugh! Really great times when we were all kids! It is really amazing what a great neighborhood we all had, was more like a really extended family... Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time - - wishing you and your family all the very best, Dan!