Betty Ruth Nelson (1931-2016) - Revision history

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			== Obituary ==
			Betty Ruth Elliott, 84 of Highlands, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2016. Betty was born on March 30, 1931 in Mathis, Texas to John William and Electa (Coltrin) Nelson.

			Betty taught piano for many years in the Highlands area and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Highlands. In her free time Betty enjoyed playing board games, sewing, supporting her husband’s ministry and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Betty was a very loving, upbeat and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

			She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, David Elliott and sister, Edna Nelson.

			Betty is survived by her son, David Elliott and wife Raylene of Tacoma, Washington; son, Warren Elliott of Highlands, Texas; daughter, Jeanene Ickes and husband Jerry of Highlands, TX; grandson, John Elliott and wife Heather of Blue Springs, Missouri; granddaughter, Jana Kirksey and husband Jonathan of Baytown, Texas; grandson, Joey Ickes and wife Sierra of Baytown, Texas; great grandchildren, Sandra, William, Michael, Camryn, Logan, Sophie, Levi, Lyla; great great grandchildren, Aiden, Kaylee; brother, John Nelson and wife patsy of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law, Bill Elliott and wife Kathy of Port Lavaca, TX; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

			A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 9am-10am at the First Baptist Church in Highlands. Funeral services will be held at 10am at the First Baptist Church in Highlands with interment following at Sterling-White Cemetery.

			Services have been entrusted to Sterling-White Funeral Home 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd. Highlands, Texas 77562. To send the family condolences please visit www.sterlingwhite.com

			== FindAGrave ==
			Birth

			30 Mar 1931

			Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas, USA

			Death

			16 Feb 2016 (aged 84)

			Burial

			Sterling White Chapel and Cemetery

			Highlands, Harris County, Texas, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 29.8552061, Longitude: -95.0632575

			Memorial ID

			158315688 · View Source
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John: Year of birth of John William Nelson

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Year of birth of John William Nelson

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	Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to [[John William Nelson (~~1896~~-1981)\|John William Nelson]] and [[Electa Coltrin (1898-1992)\|Electa Coltrin]], in Mathis, Texas.		Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to [[John William Nelson (1886-1981)\|John William Nelson]] and [[Electa Coltrin (1898-1992)\|Electa Coltrin]], in Mathis, Texas.

	She was the middle-born of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson (1930-2020)\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson (1928-1993)\|Edna Lois]].		She was the middle-born of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson (1930-2020)\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson (1928-1993)\|Edna Lois]].

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	She also taught piano for many years, as a way of bringing extra income into the house. She most likely had hundreds of piano students though the years.		She also taught piano for many years, as a way of bringing extra income into the house. She most likely had hundreds of piano students though the years.

	She and David had 3 children: [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)\|David Wayne]], [[Warren Lee Elliott (1957-)\|Warren Lee]], and Jeanene. She and David had 4 grand children: [[John David Elliott (1976-)\|John Elliott]], [[Alex Smith]], and [[Joey Bert Ickes (1987-)\|Joey]] and [[Jana Ickes (1983-)\|Jana]] Ickes		She and David had 3 children: [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)\|David Wayne]], [[Warren Lee Elliott (1957-)\|Warren Lee]], and Jeanene. She and David had 4 grand children: [[John David Elliott (1976-)\|John Elliott]], [[Alex Smith (1988-)\|Alex Smith]], and [[Joey Bert Ickes (1987-)\|Joey]] and [[Jana Ickes (1983-)\|Jana]] Ickes

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John: Updated links to include bith/death year for John William, John Sterling, Electa, and Edna Nelson

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Updated links to include bith/death year for John William, John Sterling, Electa, and Edna Nelson

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	Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to [[John William Nelson]] and [[Electa Coltrin]], in Mathis, Texas.		Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to [[John William Nelson (1896-1981)\|John William Nelson]] and [[Electa Coltrin (1898-1992)\|Electa Coltrin]], in Mathis, Texas.

	She was ~~one~~ of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson\|Edna Lois]].		She was the middle-born of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson (1930-2020)\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson (1928-1993)\|Edna Lois]].

	She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spend their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels, as well as the Gulf Coast.		She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spend their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels, as well as the Gulf Coast.

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	She was one of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson\|Edna Lois]].		She was one of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson\|Edna Lois]].

	She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would ~~spernd~~ their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels.		She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spend their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels, as well as the Gulf Coast.

	She was an avid piano player, starting during her school years in Mathis. Wherever David would preach, she would play the piano during the service.		She was an avid piano player, starting during her school years in Mathis. Wherever David would preach, she would play the piano during the service.

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	Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to John William Nelson and Electa Coltrin, in Mathis, Texas.		Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to [[John William Nelson]] and [[Electa Coltrin]], in Mathis, Texas.

	She was one of three siblings, her brother John Sterling and Edna Lois.		She was one of three siblings, her brother [[John Sterling Nelson\|John Sterling]] and [[Edna Lois Nelson\|Edna Lois]].

	She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spernd their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels.		She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)\|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spernd their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels.
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	She was an avid piano player, starting during her school years in Mathis. Wherever David would preach, she would play the piano during the service.		She was an avid piano player, starting during her school years in Mathis. Wherever David would preach, she would play the piano during the service.

	She also taught piano for many years, as a way of bringing extra income into the house. She most ~~likey~~ had hundreds of piano students though the years.		She also taught piano for many years, as a way of bringing extra income into the house. She most likely had hundreds of piano students though the years.

	She and David had 3 children: [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)\|David Wayne]], Warren Lee, and Jeanene. She had 4 grand children: John Elliott, Alex Smith, and Joey and Jana Ickes		She and David had 3 children: [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)\|David Wayne]], [[Warren Lee Elliott (1957-)\|Warren Lee]], and Jeanene. She and David had 4 grand children: [[John David Elliott (1976-)\|John Elliott]], [[Alex Smith]], and [[Joey Bert Ickes (1987-)\|Joey]] and [[Jana Ickes (1983-)\|Jana]] Ickes

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Betty Ruth Nelson was born March 31st, 1931 to John William Nelson and Electa Coltrin, in Mathis, Texas.

She was one of three siblings, her brother John Sterling and Edna Lois.

She attended school in Mathis from Kindergarten until 12th grade. Once she graduated high school, she attended University of Corpus Cristi, gaining a degree in Music. While there, she met and began dating [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)|David Elliott]]. They would date through the end of their college year, marrying _____ _____ of 195__ in _____, Texas. They would spernd their honeymoon in and around the Central Texas area, including New Braunfels.

She was an avid piano player, starting during her school years in Mathis. Wherever David would preach, she would play the piano during the service.

She also taught piano for many years, as a way of bringing extra income into the house. She most likey had hundreds of piano students though the years.

She and David had 3 children: [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)|David Wayne]], Warren Lee, and Jeanene. She had 4 grand children: John Elliott, Alex Smith, and Joey and Jana Ickes

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Vacations

Glorietta

Cut n Shoot property

Hellen Lindgram friendship

Whataburger - UCC

Puzzles

Doting on grandkids - take oldest grandson John shopping for school clothes every year

Canning figs from trees in back yard

Naps every day - Siesta

Family money manager - gave David allowance