A lifetime Plymouth resident, Elizabeth L. “Betty” Beatty, 81, of 12471 Meadow Drive, Plymouth, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka following a sudden illness.
Betty was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on June 23, 1931. She was the daughter of Clair L. and Ruby H. (Thomas) Gurthet. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1949 and from Manchester College in 1953. She earned her Masters Degree in Education from Indiana University in 1957.
On August 31, 1957, Betty and Robert D. Beatty were married in Plymouth at the home of her parents.
Betty was a dedicated and beloved teacher. She taught for 7 years in Plymouth. She then taught primarily Kindergarten through second grade in Bremen Schools for 30 years, retiring in 1992.
Active in church, she was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church for over 60 years and the Sunday School Builders Class.
Her favorite pastime was connecting with her grandchildren. She enjoyed collectables and had a large collection of Bears. She and Bob have been loyal supporters of Plymouth High School sports and season ticket holders for over 40 years.
Betty’s survivors include Bob, her devoted husband of 55 years, a daughter, two sons and their families.
They are; Brian C. Beatty, a son in Houston, TX.; daughter, Becky S. (Joe) Brodner, St. Charles, IL, and grandson John R. and granddaughter Emily E.; son, Brad E. (Erin) Beatty of Etna Green, IN. with three granddaughters, Erica D., Brooklyn R. and Elizabeth.
She is also survived by two brothers: Roger A. (Mildred) Gurthet, Granger, IN., and H. Louis (Joan) Gurthet, Cedar, MI and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, November 30th from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for Betty will be held Saturday, December 1st at 11 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, with calling one hour prior to services in the church. The Rev. Mark Need, pastor will officiate.
Interment will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
Julie Weidner says
Dear Bob and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Betty\’s passing. You each have our deepest sympathy.
Dan & Julie Weidner
Jim Drubert says
Everyone has a favorite teacher. I was lucky to have two favorites. Miss Gurthet was my kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Beatty was my second grade teacher at Jefferson School. What can you say about a person that taught so many people about the most important skills needed to get through life? In kindergarten she taught me, and many others, how to socialize, negotiate, share, care, and live a good life. Her teaching skills in reading, music, and other subjects pretty much prepared us for the future coming out of second grade. Mrs. Beatty had a life devoted to teaching and helping others ; she did that very well. Did I mention that she was also the prettiest teacher in the whole world!
My sympathy to Mrs. Beatty\’s family.
Robbie Singrey says
Brad, Erin, and daughters,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sue Chase says
Bob and Family, Larry and I also are sorry to read about Betty. She was a great teacher and so fun to be around. Such a sense of humor. Sue
Becky a hooley says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong in your faith and he will help get you through this difficult time. God is Great! I\’m scheduled for knee surgery at 4 on Friday and won\’t be getting around to good for awhile so I won\’t be able to attend visitation or funeral. I wanted you to know I will be thinking of you and praying for all of you.
God Bless
Randy & Becky Hooley
Mary Lee Rudd says
I rejoice for Betty, but my sadness is for the emptiness she leaves behind for Bob and the family. She will be fondly remember by the many who knew her.
Sincerely,
Mary Lee Rudd
George Kariger says
Betty was a wonderful person and neighbor to my family and me for over 30 years. She will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will be praying for all of you.
Jeanine says
My sincere sympathy to you, Bob, and the family. You were such good church friends to my parents. I will always remember Betty taking me to Bremen each day of my student teaching at the high school. Betty had such a good heart and gave of herself in so many ways. Our sympathy and love to you and your family.
Jerry and Jeanine Holderead
Jeanette (Chase) Frick says
My thoughts of Betty (Bob) are filled with warm memories of times spent together with the Chase family and Trinity church friends of Plymouth. We will miss Betty very much. Bob and family members will be in my prayers.
Jim and Donna Burroughs says
So sorry to learn of Betty\’s passing. She was such a special person and made every individual feel so special. We\’ll remember her always. Our condolences to you, her family.
Ken and Sharon Shilt says
Dear Bob, Brian, Becky and Brad,
We are very sorry that we can\’t be there to share our thoughts and prayers with you. Losing someone so suddenly tests your faith. In the difficult days ahead, we know that your love and support of each other is going to get stronger. Betty for sure is already letting her opinion and humor be known to those above. The selfishness that we have as humans is that we feel cheated because we miss her and all we are left with is a lifetime of wonderful memories that make us smile.
Please know that we pray that God will strengthen you and be with you in this difficult time.
Dan Korp says
Brad and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Beatty was one of the nicest teachers I knew at BEMS. She will be missed by all who knew aND LOVED HER. May you find comfort ib each others arms and in the arms of your Lord.
Richard Glant says
Robert and Family,
My name is Richard Glant of Bremen, my mother Middy Glant taught with your wife for many years, and spending time in my mom;s room before and after school, knew your wife, (mother,grandmother, aunt).
Very Sorry to hear of your loss. So please accept the Glant Family condolences, as our entire family knew her.
Unfortunatley, mom has dementia and does not understand, but would be there if possible.
Sincerely
Richard Glant
Anonymous says
Bob and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Betty\’s passing. I feel very honored to have meet both of you through my time working at Martins. Betty will be greatly missed by all whom have been touched by knowing her.
My prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.
Steve and Sherri Sharpe
Julie Weidner says
Dear Bob and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Betty\’s passing. You each have our deepest sympathy.
Dan & Julie Weidner
Jim Drubert says
Everyone has a favorite teacher. I was lucky to have two favorites. Miss Gurthet was my kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Beatty was my second grade teacher at Jefferson School. What can you say about a person that taught so many people about the most important skills needed to get through life? In kindergarten she taught me, and many others, how to socialize, negotiate, share, care, and live a good life. Her teaching skills in reading, music, and other subjects pretty much prepared us for the future coming out of second grade. Mrs. Beatty had a life devoted to teaching and helping others ; she did that very well. Did I mention that she was also the prettiest teacher in the whole world!
My sympathy to Mrs. Beatty\’s family.
Robbie Singrey says
Brad, Erin, and daughters,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sue Chase says
Bob and Family, Larry and I also are sorry to read about Betty. She was a great teacher and so fun to be around. Such a sense of humor. Sue
Becky a hooley says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong in your faith and he will help get you through this difficult time. God is Great! I\’m scheduled for knee surgery at 4 on Friday and won\’t be getting around to good for awhile so I won\’t be able to attend visitation or funeral. I wanted you to know I will be thinking of you and praying for all of you.
God Bless
Randy & Becky Hooley
Mary Lee Rudd says
I rejoice for Betty, but my sadness is for the emptiness she leaves behind for Bob and the family. She will be fondly remember by the many who knew her.
Sincerely,
Mary Lee Rudd
George Kariger says
Betty was a wonderful person and neighbor to my family and me for over 30 years. She will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will be praying for all of you.
Jeanine says
My sincere sympathy to you, Bob, and the family. You were such good church friends to my parents. I will always remember Betty taking me to Bremen each day of my student teaching at the high school. Betty had such a good heart and gave of herself in so many ways. Our sympathy and love to you and your family.
Jerry and Jeanine Holderead
Jeanette (Chase) Frick says
My thoughts of Betty (Bob) are filled with warm memories of times spent together with the Chase family and Trinity church friends of Plymouth. We will miss Betty very much. Bob and family members will be in my prayers.
Jim and Donna Burroughs says
So sorry to learn of Betty\’s passing. She was such a special person and made every individual feel so special. We\’ll remember her always. Our condolences to you, her family.
Ken and Sharon Shilt says
Dear Bob, Brian, Becky and Brad,
We are very sorry that we can\’t be there to share our thoughts and prayers with you. Losing someone so suddenly tests your faith. In the difficult days ahead, we know that your love and support of each other is going to get stronger. Betty for sure is already letting her opinion and humor be known to those above. The selfishness that we have as humans is that we feel cheated because we miss her and all we are left with is a lifetime of wonderful memories that make us smile.
Please know that we pray that God will strengthen you and be with you in this difficult time.
Dan Korp says
Brad and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Beatty was one of the nicest teachers I knew at BEMS. She will be missed by all who knew aND LOVED HER. May you find comfort ib each others arms and in the arms of your Lord.
Richard Glant says
Robert and Family,
My name is Richard Glant of Bremen, my mother Middy Glant taught with your wife for many years, and spending time in my mom;s room before and after school, knew your wife, (mother,grandmother, aunt).
Very Sorry to hear of your loss. So please accept the Glant Family condolences, as our entire family knew her.
Unfortunatley, mom has dementia and does not understand, but would be there if possible.
Sincerely
Richard Glant
Anonymous says
Bob and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Betty\’s passing. I feel very honored to have meet both of you through my time working at Martins. Betty will be greatly missed by all whom have been touched by knowing her.
My prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.
Steve and Sherri Sharpe