Bettie North

Bettie North, age 79, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 5-8:00 p.m. with the family present the entire time at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Bettie Lorraine Shannon was born June 12, 1936 in Storm Lake, Iowa the daughter of Fay and Flossie (Smith) Shannon. As an infant, she was baptized at the Presbyterian Church. Growing up, Bettie attended school at Hayes Township where she graduated in 1954. On November 28, 1954, Bettie was united in marriage to Harold North at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with four children: Michael, Cheryl, Tamela, and Steven. Bettie worked at the Cobblestone restaurant after high school for 10 years. Then she did seasonal work at the Canning Factory for several years while her children were growing up. She began working for Varenhorst Fabrics in 1978 and worked until 2003 when she retired. Bettie had a passion for golf. She especially enjoyed golfing in ladies leagues and playing 2 ball with her husband, Harold. Bettie was an avid bowler. She began bowling when she was a young girl and continued to bowl in league and participated in the Ladies State Bowling tournaments until she retired and started going south for the winter. In her spare time, she knitted afghans for all of her family members. Family was very important to Bettie, especially following grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities. Bettie took great pride in her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 61 years, Harold of Storm Lake, Iowa; children Michael (Teresa) North of San Angelo, Texas; Cheryl (Dennis) Christiansen of Shenandoah, Iowa; Tami (Kris) Parker of Persia, Iowa; grandchildren: Jason Parker, Justin North, Heather Christiansen, Ashley (Matt) Ramler, Brady North, Holly Parker, Dustin Christiansen, Kristin Parker, Brooke (Brad) Reese; great grandchildren: Taylor, Kaitlyn, Jadon Parker; Ava, Kyla, Nora and Nolan Ramler; Kaylyn North; Brynn Reese; Cal Kocinski; brother, Marion Cox of Eldo, New Mexico; nieces; nephews; extended family and many friends. Bettie is preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven; sister, Frances Wagner; and infant sister, Bobbi.

Bettie North

June 12, 1936 - December 6, 2015