Betty Ann Boettcher

Betty Ann Boettcher, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in San Antonio, Texas, on May 16, 2024. Born on November 28, 1935, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to Ella Nora and Edward Reeder, Betty led a remarkable life filled with love, family, and dedication to the Lord.

Betty grew up in Kerrville, Texas, and graduated from Tivy High School. She attended business school in Dallas, Texas, and embarked on a distinguished career, starting with IBM in Los Angeles, and later serving as a secretary to Ross Perot in Dallas. After raising her children, she thrived as a jewelry sales representative for RN Koch and as an on-site sales associate with Connell Barron and Scott Felder Homes.

At First Baptist Church in Dallas, Betty met her loving husband, Ernest Leon Boettcher. They shared 56 wonderful years together until Leon's passing in 2017.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (affectionately known as Nanny), great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her three daughters: Lisa Ann (Doug) Hilss, Amy Lenora (David) Hodge, and Gail Marie Armstrong; her 11 grandchildren: Jenna Hokenson (Hilss), Jared Hilss, Heather Hill (Hodge), Amber Barrera (Hodge), Ashley Dyke (Hodge), Autumn McHale (Hodge), Ryan Hodge, Dylan Armstrong, Abby Armstrong, Ella Armstrong, and Billy Armstrong; and her 12 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Owen, Easton, Tanner, Reagan, Emma, Leon, Arthur, Lenora, Ruthie Mae, Collins, and Eden. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth (Ben) Woodworth, and several nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in herheart.

Betty's church life was always a priority. Whether serving at First Baptist Richardson, First Baptist Sherman, or Castle Hills First Baptist, she found immense joy in teaching children. She was a longtime first-grade Sunday school teacher, VBS, and training union leader, influencing many young lives with her kindness and faith. Betty and Leon cherished their time in the Pace Setters Sunday School class, where they cultivated many fond memories and special friendships.

Betty enjoyed playing tennis, belonged to a bridge club, and was an excellent seamstress. She loved cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Cowboys and the Spurs, at family watch parties. Road trips, Amtrak train rides, bird watching on her patio, and funny videos of her great-grandchildren all brought great joy to Betty's life.

Her warmth, compassion, loving spirit, and joyous presence will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Betty will be honored at a private family graveside service and will be laid to rest with her husband, Leon, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.