Person:Betty Norris (1)

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Betty Lou Norris
b.23 Feb 1929 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
d.13 Feb 2018 Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Betty Lou Norris1929 - 2018
  2. Edward Norris - Bef 2018
Spouse and Children
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m. 22 Mar 1946
  1. Thomas Edward Haines1947 - 1988
Spouse and Children
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m. 18 Feb 1955
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Facts and Events
Name[2][3] Betty Lou Norris
Married Name[2] Betty Haines
Married Name[1][2][3] Betty Tippetts
Gender Female
Birth[3] 23 Feb 1929 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Marriage 22 Mar 1946 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United Statesto Mervin Eugene Haines
Alt Marriage 1953 to Mervin Eugene Haines
Marriage 18 Feb 1955 to Blaine Tippetts
Divorce 1955 from Mervin Eugene Haines
Residence[2][3] From 1970 to 2018 Orem, Utah, Utah, United States
Death[3] 13 Feb 2018 Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States
Burial[3] South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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Obituary

Betty Lou Tippetts passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2018 in Lehi, Utah. Betty was born Feb 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Eleanor and Clarence Norris and enjoyed a happy childhood with her parents, brothers, and extended family.

Betty married Blaine Tippetts on Feb 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple. They are the parents of Thomas (Brenda), Laura (Brent) Tolman, Susan Ballard, and Clarence. Blaine and Betty have lived in Orem since moving from Chicago in the early 1970s.

Betty worked hard all her life including employment with the Univ. of Chicago, Brunswick, and BYU. Betty was especially grateful for the opportunity to both work and serve at BYU. She served faithfully in a variety of callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and particularly enjoyed assisting with music.

Betty and Blaine have enjoyed raising and showing poodles, growing roses, fishing, boating, and family activities.

Survived by Blaine, children Laura, Susan, Clarence, numerous grandchildren / great grandchildren, and brother Tom Norris. Preceded in death by her parents, son Tom, brother Edward, and grandsons Chase Petersen and Jeffrey Tippetts.

A viewing will be held Tue Feb 20th from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.), South Jordan, UT. A short memorial service will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home at 1PM followed by interment in the South Jordan City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com

http://www.jenkins-soffe.com/obituaries/Betty-Lou-Tippetts?obId=2967126#/obituaryInfo

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Helen Haines (Mervin's sister), Louis Burette, Betty Lou Norris, probably 1944 (not 1946)
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Helen Haines (Mervin's sister), Louis Burette, Betty Lou Norris, probably 1944 (not 1946)
References
  1. ↑ Tippetts, Thomas Edward, in North Carolina, United States. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994. (FamilySearch Record Search)
    03 Nov 1988.

    Thomas Edward Tippetts is the biological son of Betty's first husband, Mervin Eugene Haines. He was adopted by Betty's 2nd husband, Blaine Tippetts. His record of death lists his mother's name as Betty Norris.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Carlisle, Helen J. Haines. Carlisle, Helen Haines - Recollections.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Online obituary.
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