Betty Eileen Mitton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Eileen Mitton, age 89, of Albia passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, where she has received excellent and loving care for the last several years. Betty was born on February 11, 1925, to Otto John and Thelma Gail (Nelson) Strain in Albia. She graduated from Albia High School Class of 1943. On September 3, 1948, she married Donald Irvin Mitton at the First Christian Church in Albia. To this union 2 children were born William and Thomas. They shared 52 years of marriage before Donald's passing on January 29, 2001. She worked as an office manager in accounting for the REC for 33 years retiring in 1987. Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Albia and served as a church deaconess and church treasurer for 22 years. She was a member of Albia's Business and Professional Women's Club and a 50 year member of Albia Women's Club. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and spending time with family and friends. Betty is survived by her children, William (Gwendolyn) Mitton and Thomas (Lori) Mitton both of West Des Moines; 2 grandchildren, Abigail (Antonio) Ortiz and Christopher Mitton; a great grandson, Benito Ortiz; a brother-in-law Dick Winton of Glendale, AZ; and a sister-in-law, Eva Bettis of Wildwood, Fl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents, Otto and Thelma; a brother, Martin Strain and a sister, Martha Winton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating, burial will follow services at Oak View Cemetery in Albia. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Betty's family present. A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church in Albia.

Betty Eileen Mitton

February 11, 1925 - February 9, 2015