Betty Mae (Howes) Greever, daughter of Aaron Edward Howes and Vera Dean (Howes) Stevens, was born in Brush, Colorado on December 7, 1927, and passed away at home on May 21, 2011, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family. Betty was raised and educated in Shenandoah.
On May 16, 1944, Betty was united in marriage to Dwight Greever. To this union were born three daughters. Betty and Dwight spent 62 years together in Shenandoah. They enjoyed spending time with their family; summers at Tablerock Lake and winters in Mesa, Arizona.
During her young adult years Betty greeted everyone who called or came into the office at Tidy House. When Eaton Corporation came to Shenandoah in 1971, she was the first receptionist and switchboard operator and remained in that position until her retirement in 1989. She greeted many people and made lasting friendships in that position. She came out of retirement to work part-time at Pella as their receptionist when it was being organized in Shenandoah.
Betty was a member and Elder of the Community of Christ Church. She loved serving God by reaching out to people, teaching pre-baptismal and Sunday School classes, and ministering to others needs. She was a gracious woman who always had a smile and something good to say to everyone.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight; her parents; and 1 brother, Richard Brown.
Survivors include her children, Bev Hill of Lawrence, Kansas, Donna Munsinger and husband Merril of Coin, Iowa and Tammie Stettler and husband Kevin of Shenandoah, Iowa; six grandchildren, Melissa Wilson, Monte Munsinger and wife Shawn, Kim Ruiz and husband Julio, Tiffiney Beffort and husband Cris, Adam Stettler, and Zachary Stettler; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Wilson, Erica Munsinger, Britney Wilson, Mariah Munsinger, Alexa Munsinger, and Drake Beffort; sister Mary Ludlow; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.