She had one sister Wanda Dover. Growing up they were only 18 months apart, and Oatie would dress them alike so that people would think they were twins. They moved around constantly, lucky to stay two years in one place, but they landed in Colorado where she graduated from Lakewood High School in 1949. She met the love of her life Robert through friends at a bowling alley, and they tied the knot July 1, 1950. She was an amazing mother to Donna, Kathy, Kelly and Jane. Knowing there were hungry mouths to feed and college educations to be planned for, she started working at Mountain Bell in 1968 and retired in 1986 (with her best friend Betty P.), only to take short term job with Universal Lending, fully retiring with Bob in 1988. After retiring, they spent 20 years as snowbirds enjoying the Arizona sunshine. During their years together, they traveled to destinations worldwide, loving the sights, especially London, creating lifetime memories. Bob and Betty were married 60+ years until his passing in October 2010.
Betty loved playing golf, playing cards and other games, and if she thought she could get away with a sleight of hand, she was ready to try. She loved lighthouses, clocks of every size and chime, doing crossword puzzles, knitting, crocheting, sewing, cross-stitch, and watching NASCAR. While living at Windcrest, she got into Pilates, Yoga, and line dancing and shared her life with some wonderful friends. But above all she loved spending time and vacationing with family. She truly was the heart, soul and glue of our family.
She is survived by: her dear sister Wanda Dover; four loving children, Donna Hover (Noel), Kathy Eberle, Kelly Lytle (Cathy), and Jane Frank (Gary); five granddaughters whom she adored, Carly Lytle, Liz Frank (Brady Thomas), Ellen Harris (Toby), Janessa Eberle, and Kelsey Lytle; two handsome great grandsons, Rhys Harris and Oak Thomas; darling niece Kim Hebron (Yogi), lovely great-niece Leslie Hebron and creative great-nephew Rip Hebron. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148; Donor ID Number 11747022.
