Ward, Constance “Betty” N.

Ward, BettyConstance N. “Betty” (Clapp) Ward, 89, of Galesburg, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Effie Marie (Robinson) Clapp. She was raised by Harley and Blanche Eiker. She married Edgar Dale Ward on September 7, 1947 in Galesburg.   He preceded her in death on May 8, 1993.

She is survived by a son, Alan D. Ward; a daughter, Pamela J. (and Kenton) Bowles; five grandchildren, Missy (and Brien) Fell, Brad Erickson, Lance (and Marcie) Erickson, Leif Erickson, and Brian “Billy” Erickson; seven great grandchildren, Jake and Jared Fell, Olivia and Landon Erickson, Jack and Megan Erickson, and Faythe Erickson; and her extended family that she was raised with, James Eiker, Pat Sargeant, and Steve Eiker. Betty’s family all lives in the Galesburg area. She was preceded in death by her parents and foster parents; two sisters, Kathryn and Lois; a brother, Clyde; and son-in-law, Danny Erickson.

Betty was a homemaker and worked at O.T. Johnson’s for 10 years.   She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1941. Betty enjoyed people, especially her family, and her dog, Taz. She liked to dance, enjoyed music, and cowboy movies.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation with graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at East Linwood Cemetery. Rev. Norman Mendall will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Cottage Home Health. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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