Elizabeth "Betty" Westhoff

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Westhoff, 80, of St. Paul, passed away at 9:22 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by her devoted husband and loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and caregivers.

She was born January 11, 1938 in Parsons, Kansas to Joseph "Joe" and Ethel B. (Cooney) VanLeeuwen. She grew up on the family farm north of St. Paul. Betty attended St. Paul schools and graduated from St. Paul High School.

Prior to marriage, Betty worked at the creamery in Erie. On April 20, 1963, she and Charles "Chuck" Westhoff were married at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. After marriage, the couple moved to a farm south of town where they made their home and raised their family.

She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Betty also served as secretary for the American Kennel Club for several years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, painting, and sewing.

Survivors include:

Her husband - Charles "Chuck" Westhoff of the home

Three Sons – Ed Westhoff of St. Paul, KS

Joe Westhoff and his wife, Connie, of Olathe, KS

Bill Westhoff and his wife, Traci, of St. Paul, KS

Five Daughters – Jo Ann Stuchlik and her husband, Gary, of Pilsen, KS

Karen Hanigan and her husband, Ernie, of Parsons, KS

Linda Morris and her husband, Bill, of Foley, AL

Brenda Issa and her husband, Mike, of Wichita, KS

Julie O'Hara and her husband, Matt, of St. Paul, KS

Thirty Grandchildren

Ten Great-Grandchildren

One Sister – Donna Treiber and her husband, Carl, of Altamont, KS

Brother-in-law – Don Bradshaw of Walnut, KS

Sister-in-law – Jeanie VanLeeuwen of St. Paul, KS

Aunt – Lorraine VanLeeuwen of St. Paul, KS

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Dedicated Caregivers – Dana Barton, Gia Barton, Jami Harmon, and Susan Jacquinot

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle VanLeeuwen and Larry VanLeeuwen; and one sister, Ellen "Sis" Bradshaw.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the church. The family will receive friends immediately following the rosary at the church.

Memorials are suggested to either St. Francis Catholic Church or Father Kapaun Legacy Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.