Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBetty Marie LYLE 
[49785]
[49785]BirthApr 21, 1921, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa [49785]
DeathFeb 2, 2016, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa [49785]
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa [49785]
FatherByron Otis LYLE (1892-1971)
MotherEunice Mabel BOWIE (1896-1990)
Spouses
MarriageOct 28, 1942, Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa [49786]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Marie LYLE
Betty Marie DeVos, the daughter of Byron and Eunice (Bowie) Lyle, was born on April 21, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa.
She was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School. She then attended Wayne State and received a Teachers Certificate.
While teaching in Ireton, Betty met Bill at a dance and on October 28, 1942, Betty married William DeVos in Lawton, Iowa. Following her marriage, she returned to Sioux City, while Bill was in the military. After his service in the military, they lived in LeMars where they raised their children and she did substitute teaching. The couple retired in Heber Springs, AR, where she volunteered at the Women's Abuse Shelter. She was also active in church throughout the years as well as the Eastern Star. Betty liked to talk to people and was always offering support and encouragement. She enjoyed long walks, but most of all she liked to spend time with her family.
She passed away on February 2, 2016, at St. Luke Lutheran Home at the age of 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents and her brother, Gaylord.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: William and his wife, Randa of Murphy, TX and James and his wife, Wynne of Estherville, IA; one daughter, Pamela Perata and her husband, David of Ruthven, IA; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends [49785]
She was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School. She then attended Wayne State and received a Teachers Certificate.
While teaching in Ireton, Betty met Bill at a dance and on October 28, 1942, Betty married William DeVos in Lawton, Iowa. Following her marriage, she returned to Sioux City, while Bill was in the military. After his service in the military, they lived in LeMars where they raised their children and she did substitute teaching. The couple retired in Heber Springs, AR, where she volunteered at the Women's Abuse Shelter. She was also active in church throughout the years as well as the Eastern Star. Betty liked to talk to people and was always offering support and encouragement. She enjoyed long walks, but most of all she liked to spend time with her family.
She passed away on February 2, 2016, at St. Luke Lutheran Home at the age of 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents and her brother, Gaylord.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: William and his wife, Randa of Murphy, TX and James and his wife, Wynne of Estherville, IA; one daughter, Pamela Perata and her husband, David of Ruthven, IA; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends [49785]
Obituary Online notes for William Arthur (Spouse 1)
William Arthur DeVos, the son of William and Gertrude (Pluim) DeVos, was born on June 2, 1921, in Sioux Center, IA.
He grew up in Sioux County and attended and graduated from high school in Ireton.
On October 28, 1942, William married Betty Lyle in Lawton IA. Shortly after their marriage, he entered into the military on December 18, 1942, serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy and Africa. He obtained the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946.
William returned to Sioux City, IA after his military service. He spent many years in LeMars and Marion managing rural power companies. In 1984, he retired and the couple moved to Heber Springs, AR.
William grew up with a Dutch Reformed background, he was always helping with handy work. While living in Arkansas he was active in Women's Abuse shelters for a long time. He was always involved with his church as well as the Mason's and Shriner's. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Art, Russ and Ed. [49786]
He grew up in Sioux County and attended and graduated from high school in Ireton.
On October 28, 1942, William married Betty Lyle in Lawton IA. Shortly after their marriage, he entered into the military on December 18, 1942, serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy and Africa. He obtained the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946.
William returned to Sioux City, IA after his military service. He spent many years in LeMars and Marion managing rural power companies. In 1984, he retired and the couple moved to Heber Springs, AR.
William grew up with a Dutch Reformed background, he was always helping with handy work. While living in Arkansas he was active in Women's Abuse shelters for a long time. He was always involved with his church as well as the Mason's and Shriner's. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Art, Russ and Ed. [49786]