In Loving Memory...
Bette J. Fullerton
3/27/23 - 3/3/10

Bette Fullerton, 86, of Marshalltown, died March 3, 2010, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center with her grandson Robbie at her side. 

  Memorial graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Riverside Cemetery. There will be no visitation. For condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bette and her family. Phone 641-844-1234.     Born Bette Jane Bonner on March 27, 1923, to George and Bonnie (Phipps) Bonner, she attended and graduated from Marshalltown schools. Bette had lived in Dayton, Ohio, and in Marshalltown. She had worked at Herman’s Department Store in Marshalltown and at Olives in Ames, retiring from the Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center dietary department.     Bette’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed walking, reading and her pets. Bette will be remembered for her stylish and elegant look, never leaving the house without looking her best.     Left to cherish Bette’s memory are her children: Ronald (Sandy) Reece of Iowa Falls and Tami (Douglas) Sparks of St. Anthony; her grandchildren: Robert, Courtney, Dustin, Micah, Debra, Jason, Jeremy, Zach and Josh; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Sims of North Bend, Wash.   In death, Bette rejoins her parents, George and Bonnie, whom she loved and admired.  The family would like to thank the Putman family for their love and support and a special thank you to Don Reece for always loving Bette.   

 
Dawn Minard - distant on 2010-03-12
Liscomb - Iowa
I didn't know Betty well, but we had gotten together with Aunt Bonnie a few years back and talked about family history. She was very helpful and such a lovely lady.
Sandy Horvath - Georgia's Husband on 2010-03-09
North Bend - WA
Aunt Bette, our family here in Washington will miss you and your smiling, warm personality. Over the past 45 years I especially enjoyed experiencing your fabulous relationship with mother Shirley. One of my fondest memories will always be our Ferry trip for lunch in Poulsbo. Me taking photos as usual and you, Georgia and Shirley going in and out of every little shop on the island. You were like a kid in a candy store. Unlike Georgia, I can wait to see you on the other side, so don't plan a party for me just yet. Love, Sandy
Robin - niece on 2010-03-09
North Bend - Washington
Aunt Bette...soooo many memories from my childhood and my summer's in Marshalltown every year with Grandma and Grandpa, you and Tami. I believe you are in a great place now surrounded by all those that went before...you are all missed and I love you! xxo
Kim Kincaid (Kimikie) - friend on 2010-03-09
Durango - Colorado
I admired Bette sooo much! I groomed her dogs for years and actually still have one of her cats. I think of Bette now with her Schnauzer Pepper and it makes me smile. She was a very elegant woman.
Marc Edward Sims - My Aunt and Loving sister to my Mother Shirley on 2010-03-09
North Bend - Washington
My dear Aunt Bette. I will miss you so much. Not one year did you ever forget my birthday. I have all your cards to this day. You and my Mother are on my computer screen, so I will see you every day. You can tell Uncle Johnny I want a foot race when I get there. Say hi to Grandma and Grandpa, Scott and My Dad Ed. I will see you soon enough. I love you so much Aunt Bette. Look in on us once in a while, That means Ronnie and Tami to. Love Always Marc.XXXOOOXXXOOO
Shirley Bonner Sims - Sister on 2010-03-08
North Bend - Washington
When someone you love becoes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I will miss you forever. Love , Your sister
Georgia - niece on 2010-03-07
North Bend - WA
It doesn't seem real that you are not here, but I know you are already enjoying Grandpa and Grandma on the other side. I always remember you taking me to my first dress up movie in Dayton, Oh. We took the bus downtown and I felt very grown up. I loved the summer I spent with you when I was 12 and how you taught me to shave my legs sitting on the bathtub. I miss you and love you dearly. Can't wait to be reunited when it is my turn to crossover. See you there! Love you, Georgia xoxoxo
kathy - knew her a long time ago on 2010-03-05
melbourne - ia
Bette and the ladies from Hermans and Fantles would meet for coffee at Hardees.All the ladies were so much fun to chat with and when they met they'd sit at the back corner table and get to laughing about things .They were special ladies and Bette had a smile and eyes that made her stand out from the others.She was a very pretty ladie.
Elaine - co-worker on 2010-03-05
Marshalltown - Iowa
I worked with Bette at the hospital. She was so nice to work with and such a sweet lady. Always looked great no matter what she was doing. My condolances to her family and prayers for all of you.

     


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