Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameElizabeth (Betty) Ann Drumheller
Birth26 Nov 1929, Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
Death5 Jul 2021, Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
BurialLake View Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
FatherMaurice Drumheller (1894-1953)
MotherMary B. Gohn (1903-1985)
Misc. Notes
Calling(s)
Monday, August 16, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Service
Monday, August 16, 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Obituary
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Parker, 91, of Kendallville died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
She was born November 26, 1929, in Kendallville to Maurice A. and Mary B. (Gohn) Drumheller.
On March 19, 1949, in Kendallville she married William B. "Bill" Parker. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1990.
Betty was first and foremost a homemaker. Beginning at the age of 15, she was a church organist and played in area churches for a total of 60 years. She played the organ for funeral services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville, which is now Young Family Funeral Home. She also worked in the medical records department at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville.
Mrs. Parker was a member of Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority in Kendallville.
Betty enjoyed classical music and studied piano in Fort Wayne. Taking whistling lessons from Beverly Hutchins, she whistled in solo performances and duets with Mrs. Hutchins throughout the area. She loved baking.
Surviving are two sons, Gregg (Pamela J.) Parker of Wolcottville and Todd (Belinda) Parker of Charles Town, West Virginia; two daughters, Pamala Laurie of Kendallville and Jan (Eric) Reasoner of Whitinsville, Massachusetts; 10 grandchildren, Brad (Kari) Parker, Lanelle (Fred) Romer, Andrea (Chad) Clark, Ethan (Wyeth) Slagle, Justin (Kim) Slagle, Damon Slagle, Bethany (Christopher) Milewski, Sean Landgraff, Tyler (Cortney) Parker, and Brianna Parker; and 17 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way in a week.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with her son, Todd Parker officiating.
Betty's funeral service will also live stream on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
View a video tribute after Monday, August 16th or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elizabeth, please visit our Tree Store.
Monday, August 16, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Service
Monday, August 16, 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Obituary
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Parker, 91, of Kendallville died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
She was born November 26, 1929, in Kendallville to Maurice A. and Mary B. (Gohn) Drumheller.
On March 19, 1949, in Kendallville she married William B. "Bill" Parker. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1990.
Betty was first and foremost a homemaker. Beginning at the age of 15, she was a church organist and played in area churches for a total of 60 years. She played the organ for funeral services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville, which is now Young Family Funeral Home. She also worked in the medical records department at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville.
Mrs. Parker was a member of Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority in Kendallville.
Betty enjoyed classical music and studied piano in Fort Wayne. Taking whistling lessons from Beverly Hutchins, she whistled in solo performances and duets with Mrs. Hutchins throughout the area. She loved baking.
Surviving are two sons, Gregg (Pamela J.) Parker of Wolcottville and Todd (Belinda) Parker of Charles Town, West Virginia; two daughters, Pamala Laurie of Kendallville and Jan (Eric) Reasoner of Whitinsville, Massachusetts; 10 grandchildren, Brad (Kari) Parker, Lanelle (Fred) Romer, Andrea (Chad) Clark, Ethan (Wyeth) Slagle, Justin (Kim) Slagle, Damon Slagle, Bethany (Christopher) Milewski, Sean Landgraff, Tyler (Cortney) Parker, and Brianna Parker; and 17 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way in a week.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with her son, Todd Parker officiating.
Betty's funeral service will also live stream on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
View a video tribute after Monday, August 16th or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elizabeth, please visit our Tree Store.
Spouses
Birth25 Oct 1923, Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
Death21 May 1990, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana
BurialLake View Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
OccupationAccountant - Refregeration Manufacture
Marriage19 Mar 1949, Auburn, Indiana