Betty J. Owens
Services and a celebration of her life will be held in the Spring of 2022 at a later date.
Betty was born April 5th, 1929 in Dellwood, Wisconsin to Ole and Sine (Johnson) Stormoen. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1947. Betty married Russell E. Owens on August 29th, 1948 in Dellwood, Wisconsin. They were married for 68 years before Russell’s passing in 2017. Betty, Russell, and their 3 children moved to Friendship from La Grange, Illinois in 1965 to open and operate Mound View Resort. Betty worked at Goggin’s Drug Store for many years before retiring.
As the youngest of fifteen children, family was everything to Betty. Her proudest moment was being able to donate a kidney to her son Ron. It was life saving and a perfect match.
Betty enjoyed being with family and friends, gardening, and growing flowers.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Russell, sons Dennis and Ronald, parents, brothers, and sisters.
Survivors include her:
Daughter: Linda (David) Chisholm of Ft. Meyers, Florida.
Grandson: Ronald (Lisa) Owens Jr. of Friendship, Wisconsin.
Granddaughter: Kristine (John) Hoel of Rockford, Ill.
Greatgrandchildren: Tyler, Cole, Spencer, Taylor, and Madison.
Betty’s family would like to thank the staff at Liberty Village for the loving care she received.
The family will miss Betty very much. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all her heart. Kind, giving and loving her life is how she lived. She adored her husband Russell and accepted me into their family no matter what. Betty came from a loving family and passed that onto generations to come. Will forever miss you, but so grateful that she was a lover of the Lord and now lives in the heavenly presence of God. Will see you again.
Deepest sympathy to her family, such a lovely person.
So hard to lose Betty. I know she’s back with Russ and sons, probably baking pies and picking raspberries. She was a neighbor to my mom and dad in Dellwood, then again in Friendship. She and Russ were wonderful friends to them. After they moved down to Arizona, they still kept in touch frequently through many trials and tribulations that Russ and Betty endured. I lived close by for a few years and always had time to chat with both of them. My mom passed away this year too, so it makes me happy to know that they will be friends in heaven again. Love and Blessings go out to the family!
To Betty’s Family, We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Praying for the Lord’s Comfort and His Peace.
Sending my sympathy to Betty’s family. I still remember her from my high school years. Always a smile and very kind lady. We always spoke when I would see her. Always a smile. God bless.
Our deepest Sympathy to Linda, Ron, Jr., and families. Betty & Russ were dear friends, Such a fun, loving couple. Although Betty was a tiny lady, her heart was as big as the world. God has called another angle home.
What a wonderful, sweet lady!
We had many good laughs with Her and Russ, and Linda and Dave over the years when they visited Ft. Myers.
You will always be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
What a dear sweet lady!! Hans & I were so proud to have her for a friend. So sorry to all her family
Our deepest condolences to Linda & Family. Betty was such a gentle soul. RIP Betty you are now home with your heavenly family.
Heaven now has one of the sweetest and nicest angel I worked for her and Russ in the restaurant Both great people and the best to have as a boss. rest in peace sweet Betty! you will be missed!
May she rest in peace. It was special that she gave the second chance of life to Ron by donating her kidney.
To Betty’s family and friends……What a wonderful lady…..I enjoyed working with her at Goggin’s Drug Store back in the late 80’s. Would run into her every now and then in town and then lost track of her, but that must have been when she moved to Liberty Village, as I’m reading in the obituary. Betty will be missed and remembered fondly by all….she was a real sweetheart. Please accept my condolences and prayers…..may you Rest in Peace Betty. May God Bless your Family and bring them peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hugs….
So sorry to hear about Betty sympathy and prayers to famiily and friends of this special lady she will RIP
Betty and Russ were always the nicest people. So sorry for your loss.
Betty was such a sweet lady, always enjoyed visiting with her at Liberty. May yoh find comfort in your memories. Dennis and Judy Allen
Our sincere condolences to Betty’s family. She was the nicest person I have ever known. May she rest in peace now with Russ, Dennis and Ronald.
My sincere condolences to Linda and Betty,s extended family. She grew up with some of my Aunts & Uncles and attended the Dellwood School together. She was also a client of mine for several years and we had some good visits about the past-times. Cherish the memories.
My deepest sympathy to Linda & The rest of the family. Cherish your memories of your sweet, soft spoken mom. “She was such a joy to care for & I’m honored to have been one of her caregivers”. Liberty Village won’t be the same without sweet Betty. She will be missed so much. Fly high & Rest In Peace Betty
Love and fond memories of Linda Chisholm’s Mom and her dad.. Visited Linda in Ft Myers Beach and we always had a great time Very sweet and lovely woman .. Always Loved…Never Forgotten
So sorry for you loss Betty was a very sweet person and a joy to take care of
Such a sweet person – I always loved visiting with her. My condolences to you all. We will miss her.
Sweet sweet Betty. How we will miss you. My condolences to Betty’s family. It was a joy taking care of her at Liberty Village. Always a sweet smile.
My sincere condolences
My God family and comfort you during this difficult time
I absolutely loved Betty and Russell! They were my old landlords and I loved living next door to them. They were like adoptive grandparents to my daughter Emily when she was a baby. And they absolutely love their family. Remember Russ would call his granddaughters hamburger and cheeseburger. They were good people and will be
My sweet aunt Betty going to miss you so much
Memories of Betty and Russ and the restaurant .Always a cheerful greeting when we would take the “sandy” kids from the beach to get a treat. Betty and I both had the same opportunity to be an organ donor for family,about the same time. Good memories.
My condolences to Betty’s family. Betty and Russ were great neighbors and friends through the years. God bless you Betty
I remember Betty working at Goggins Drugstore. She was so friendly, helpful and kind. Rest in peace Betty!
Betty was a sweet lady; our sympathy to her family at this sad time.
My condolences to the family. Betty was such a wonderful woman. We at liberty will forever miss her.
My sincere condolences to Betty’s family. She was such a sweet lady and i was honored to be one of her caregivers
Many fond memories growing up talking to Russ and Betty. She always made sure she said hello and asked about our family.