Bettie Arlene Rappleyea [Thomas] of Grand Rapids, age 83, died Friday May 25, 2018, due to complications of end stage renal disease. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents Byron and Beatrice (Shank) Thomas and her loving husband John D. Rappleyea. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Courtade, Jeanne and Barry Feldpausch and Joan and Ralph Cooper, a special cousin, Gaila Wilson, her caregiver and friend, Linda Merring, neighbor and faithful friend, Jim Conner and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Bettie will be at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Reyers North Valley Chapel with Pastor Kevin Sullivan officiating. There will also be a 1 hour visitation prior to the service and a reception following. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy may make a memorial contribution to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure, (6900 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 202, Greenwood Village, CO 80111).