Betty Jo Ewers, 81, of Chetopa, formerly of Wichita, died at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Oswego Community Hospital.
She was born February 19, 1928, in Selman, Oklahoma, to James Joseph and Sylvia Ester (Warner) Dixon. She was a graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.
She and Robert W. Ewers were married May 3, 1953, in Chetopa. In 1954, they moved to Wichita where her husband was employed in construction until his retirement. He preceded her in death March 30, 2001.
Following her husband's death, she returned to Chetopa to be near family. In earlier years, she attended, and was a member of, the Baptist Church in Wichita. Through the years, she enjoyed bowling and participating in numerous tournaments, doing yard work and being a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
One Sister - Ruth Coonley Aurora, IL
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marguarette Baunhofer-Davis and Dorothy Rupenthal; and one brother, Loren Dixon.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.
Memorials are suggested to Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Jo Ewers, please visit our flower store.
She was born February 19, 1928, in Selman, Oklahoma, to James Joseph and Sylvia Ester (Warner) Dixon. She was a graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.
She and Robert W. Ewers were married May 3, 1953, in Chetopa. In 1954, they moved to Wichita where her husband was employed in construction until his retirement. He preceded her in death March 30, 2001.
Following her husband's death, she returned to Chetopa to be near family. In earlier years, she attended, and was a member of, the Baptist Church in Wichita. Through the years, she enjoyed bowling and participating in numerous tournaments, doing yard work and being a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
One Sister - Ruth Coonley Aurora, IL
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marguarette Baunhofer-Davis and Dorothy Rupenthal; and one brother, Loren Dixon.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.
Memorials are suggested to Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Jo Ewers, please visit our flower store.
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