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(Jan. 10, 1936 - Feb. 18, 2016)
Betty L. Wagner went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2016, in Powell.
Betty was born January 10, 1936, to Elmer and Kathryn Jones in Forest, Ohio. She attended schools in Forest and graduated from Forest High School in 1954. On June 26, 1955, she married Richard D. Wagner in Findlay, Ohio. She was working for the Ohio Oil Company at the time. They were blessed by the birth of three children, Ronald D. Wagner (Vicki), Sharon K. Wheat (Steven), Diane S. Delong. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1966 and worked in the school district for many years. In 1982, she, Richard and Diane moved to Billings, Mt. In 1990, she moved to Powell and retired from Metzler and Moore Realty. Her retirement was filled with many projects and she devoted her life to serving the Lord in whatever he asked.
Betty was a devote Christian and enjoyed being led by the Holy Spirit in her heart and was always there for whomever and whatever they needed. She was a pillar in the United Methodist Church in Powell for many years, participating in various groups and enjoyed singing in the choir the most of all. She had a beautiful voice created by God and loved singing his praises. Betty loved all of her family very much.
Betty loved the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Wyoming Cowboys, and Powell Panthers. She was excited when the Broncos won Super Bowl 50. She was a member of United Methodist Women-Powell and BSF-Cody, Christian Crosswalk Library, and read to the seniors at the Senior Center in Powell.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, her children and their spouses, her seven grand children and their spouses, her eight great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, her sister Barb Shoup (Chuck), and brother Larry Kuntz (Sandy).
Memorials in lieu of flowers: First United Methodist Foundation Fund, Crosswalk Christian Library or of donor’s choice.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Powell.
Visitation was Monday, February 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at www.thompsonfuneral.net. Or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY, 82435.
