Betty Jean Van Pelt

Betty Jean (Wallace) Van Pelt was born to Oma Mason Wallace and Violet Wallace, 11/19/1929 in Ohio. She passed away May 11, 2016, with her husband, Jack by her side, at Sunrise of Pinehurst in Denver. She was raised with her sister, Helen (Wallace) Eckert in North Canton, Ohio. She attended North Canton schools and graduated in 1947 and went directly to nursing school where she received a 3-year Registered Nurse certification. She was working as a nurse in Akron, Ohio when she met the love of her life, John M., ""Jack"" Van Pelt. He had pneumonia and she was his nurse. They met in May of 1951 and married December 15, 1951 in North Canton, Ohio. She followed Jack on his journey through aerospace from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Alamogordo, New Mexico to Littleton, Colorado. Their son, Jim was born in Akron, Ohio. Sharon, Daniel, Janet and Ginger in Denver, Colorado. Daniel preceded her in death. After all her children were in school, she re-entered the nursing field at Porter's Hospital Denver, where she worked nights so that she could be available for her children during the day. Betty was an active, committed member of many communities: Ascension Lutheran Church, where she served as Lutheran Women's Missionary League president and was active in the Ladies Guild, Diners' and Bridge Clubs. Colorado Ghost Town Club, Colorado Historical Society, Denver Jazz Club, St. Andrews Society, Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum all benefitted from her passions and enthusiasm. She supported The Denver of Museum of Nature and Science, The Denver Art Museum and The British Air and Space Museum. She bowled for many years at Broadway Bowl and was, for many years, league president. She loved to read, to travel and spend time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jack and her son: Jim and Tammy Van Pelt of Grand Junction, Colorado and their sons, Dylan, Sam and Teague Van Pelt. Her daughter, Sharon and Kirk Parker of Englewood, Colorado and Sharon's children: Nick Alley and his wife, Claudia, Staci Alley and her fiancée, Krys Pérez, Daughter Jan Buntrock and her husband, Jim of Littleton, Daughter Ginger Glodowske and her husband, Kai-Uwe and their children, Randy and Megan, also of Littleton and her sister, Helen Eckert. She was the proud Aunt of Gail, Joanie, Laura, Mike, Jack and Jill and her godson, Bill. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Those wishing to attend the celebration of her life, please come May 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. to Ascension Lutheran Church at 1701 W. Caley Ave in Littleton, Colorado. Her favorite color was red and for fun, if you would like, please wear something red. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ascension Lutheran Youth Group or Alzheimer's Association..