Betty Jean (Hutchison) Fish, age 86, of Plymouth, Indiana entered her heavenly home on December 11, 2021.
Betty was born June 28, 1935 in Easton, Maryland to Andrew and Elizabeth (Swann) Hutchison. After graduation from Easton High School, Betty worked for the Brethren Services in Breezewood, Pennsylvania where she met the love or her life, Devon Clifford Fish, who was a volunteer truck driver. They were married in 1958 and moved back to Devon’s home in Marshall County, Indiana. Betty and Devon moved to Plymouth, Indiana in 1967 and lived in the same house for 37 years. She was a homemaker and raised three children until 1979 when she was employed by West School as a teacher’s aide. She worked as a librarian at the Plymouth Public Library until her retirement.
Surviving are their sons: Randy (Nancy) Fish of South Bend; Rick (Linda) Fish of LaPaz; and Ryan (Liz) Fish of Lakeville; Surviving as well are eight grandchildren: Justin (Brittany) Fish, Brandon (Hannah) Fish, Aaron Fish, Alex Fish, Eric Fish, Natalie Fish, Kaenan Fish and Kamryn Fish, along with two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Colton Fish. Also a sister, Penny (Jim) Sedgwick and brother, Phil (Sue) Hutchison of Easton, Maryland. She loved her family with all of her heart. Preparing home-cooked meals and celebrating birthdays and holidays were memorable thanks to Betty’s overflowing gift for hospitality.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Devon, father Andrew and mother Elizabeth.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 11-12 pm at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Keith Crain of The Vineyard Church officiating.
Betty will be laid to rest in Plymouth at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Mrs. Fish was an active member of Sunrise Chapel in Plymouth, Indiana for over four decades. She loved the Lord and served Him and others through missions committees, VBS and children ministries, mission outreaches like World Missionary Press in New Paris, Indiana; and she loved music. Betty was a choir member and also sang in a women’s trio at the church. Her favorite Bible verse was John 3:16: FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ENTERNAL LIFE.
In her memory, donations may be given online to World Missionary Press at www.wmpress.org or Center for Hospice Care at www.cfhcare.org
James A Spiek says
I am sad to hear that my favorite Librarian passed away.
Sorry to the Fish family for your loss.
I’d like to thank Mrs. Fish for encouraging us all to read.
Susie Reinholt says
I was blessed to work with Betty for many years at the Plymouth Public Library. She is Is example for all of us of a life well-lived.
Susie Reinholt says
I was blessed to work with Betty for many years at the Plymouth Public Library. She is an example for all of us of a life well-lived.
Ruby whiteman says
So sorry for the loss of Betty she was a great friend from sunrise chapel we will all miss her ruby Whiteman❤️🙏
Lois Countryman says
Little did I realize that the lovely soft spoken kind spirited librarian lady not only give me my first library card,but later on I would be blessed working along side of her for many years. She was truly an inspiration to me. How blessed I am today for knowing this beautiful soul that was always kind to all she served.
Martha Cressy says
Betty was a nice lady. She was kind to my mother when they were residents at Southfield Village. My she Rest In Peace.
Martha Cressy says
Betty was a nice lady. She was kind to my mother when they were residents at Southfield Village. May she Rest In Peace.
Sperry Edna says
Betty
Janet Newberg says
Randy, Rick, Ryan and families,
Prayers and sympathy to your family. I so enjoyed working with you mom at West School and then seeing her at the Plymouth library. She was always so kind and friendly. Hold on to the precious memories you have of this special lady.
Jeanne Glaub Boomershine says
What a wonderful example of a servant of God in so many ways! Even though I have not seen Betty for about 15 years, I would never forget her from several instances in life. She was such a kind and loving person to all, full of living her faith. My sympathy to all of you, family. I am sure there will be such a void here on earth without her.
Diane Harding says
My deepest sympathy to the Fish family. I know that my mom gave her a huge hug in Heaven. I remember her warm smile and gentle voice. God bless you, Randy, Rick and Ryan.
Cindi Rust Eads says
I’m just seeing this and am so sorry for your loss. Your parents were two if the most loving, caring people I had the privilege of knowing as a youngster . .we list touch over the years. They were both near and dear to my mom who worked with Devon for years. She will be heartsick to hear this.