Betty J Daubenmire

Betty Jean Tisdale Daubenmire, age 84, of Lancaster, OH passed away at Carriage Court on June 16, 2015. Betty was born July 19th, 1930 in Williamsport, Ohio, the oldest child of Dennis and Mabel Tisdale. She was very small as an infant and her parents made a bed for her out of a spare dresser drawer. Thankfully, Betty thrived and became a second parent to her five younger brothers.

Betty married William E. Daubenmire, Sr. on July 5, 1948 and together they had 5 children. Their oldest daughter, Karen Sue Daubenmire Wohrer preceded them in death on April 12, 1998. Betty was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Tara Nicole Wohrer of Lancaster, Ohio, and her brothers, Jack, Jerry, Dewey, and Larry, all of Columbus.

Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, William, and 4 children, son William E. (Barb) Daubenmire, Jr. of Middletown, Ohio, son Richard (Rick/Peanut) Daubenmire, son Michael Lee (Becky) Daubenmire and daughter Kristen Daubenmire Kennedy (Troy Aucreman), all of Lancaster Ohio.

When asked if her real name was “Elizabeth” Betty would always laugh and say, “no, I’m just Betty Jean. Nothing fancy!” And that’s just how she was in spite of her elegant appearance. Betty loved people and making them happy. Anyone from family to the most distant friend… if she knew you, she wanted to do something for you.

Betty was a long-time employee of the Lancaster Country Club and later operated a successful private hospitality business. She was also the Executive Director of the Anchor Hocking Guest House for many years. She worked tirelessly to support community projects and provide assistance to others.

Sadly, in recent years, Betty suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was cared for by her loving husband, William, and the staff of Carriage Court in Lancaster, Ohio until she went to sleep in the hands of her Lord with her husband and adoring family at her side.

Betty is also survived by one brother, Richard (Beverly) Tisdale of Columbus Ohio and fifteen grandchildren, Beth Anne Chapman (James) Alford, Lancaster, Ohio, William Daubenmire III , Dennis Bradley (Nicole) Daubenmire, Ellyn Daubenmire Mentel, all of Middletown, Ohio, Rachael Daubenmire, Cleveland Ohio, April Daubenmire, Naples, Florida, Beau Daubenmire, Columbus Ohio, Nic (Erin) Daubenmire. Denver CO, Jamie Wohrer (Tom) Rohr, Lancaster, Ohio, Julie Justus Wohrer, Napierville, Illinois, Amanda Daubenmire (Chris) Morley, Hilliard Ohio, Michael Daubenmire, Drew Daubenmire, Brian William Kennedy, and Blake Kennedy of Lancaster, Ohio.

Betty was also blessed with great grandchildren: Drew, Erika, Stephanie, AJ, Josey, Colin, Christian, Grace, Norah, Meredith, Maggie Jean, and Miles. In addition, Macon William will be arriving any day now. She would have loved to greet her husband’s third namesake with a sweet kiss. Another great granddaughter is due in early July. Her great, great grandchildren include Chloe and Ayden.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Funeral Services will take place at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1400 Concordia Drive, Lancaster, Ohio, where Betty was a member, with Reverend Dr. John C. Davidson officiating, on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Contributions can be made in the name of Mrs. Betty Daubenmire at FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells road, Lancaster, Ohio.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to Carriage Court and Fairhope Hospice for the excellent care Betty received as an Alzheimer’s patient. For more information about Alzheimer’s go to www.alz.org. On line condolences may be made at www.haltemanfettdyer.com .