Birth date: Nov 10, 1921 Death date: May 23, 2021
Betty Laswell died May 23, 2021 at the age of 99 at Autumn Place Assisted Living, Columbus, KS. She was born November 10, 1921 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Ted and Anna Lusher. On May 25, 1944, Betty married Woody Laswell. He pre Read Obituary
A wonderful, sweet lady who will be dearly missed. I know Woody was so happy to see her. They were wonderful neighbors who were always so kind to me.
Stephanie Abram
The Three Trails West Chapter (Stilwell, KS) Daughters of the American Revolution send our deepest condolences to the family and friends and all who mourn the passing of our cherished member, Betty Laswell. She was a member of our Chapter for 10 years and will be missed. Chris Marchewka, Chaplain & from all of the Three Trails West members.
There’s a path called Remembrance I journey down when it’s time to say farewell to someone loved so dear – a friend - a neighbor – a classmate – or a special member of my church whose life etched unforgettable memories in the diary of my heart. Betty and the entire Laswell family (Woody, Jan and Pat) created many of those treasured experiences during my teenage and young adult years at First Baptist Church in Oswego. Betty and Woody directed our high school Sunday school department. They taught the high school Sunday School class each Sunday morning and led the BYF group each Sunday evening. Understanding the needs of teenagers to mingle with friends, they organized picnics, wiener roasts, taffy pulls and events with neighboring churches to share fun and worship with other teens. They led us in organizing and hosting a youth revival with ministerial students from Baylor University. Their encouragement helped to prepare me to leap out in faith to enter college with only $75 and promise of 40 cents an hour, part-time job. The ‘care boxes’ Betty mailed to me during that first year away from home became encouragements to not give up when the toothpaste tube was empty and next semester’s tuition was due.
After Sunday church our two families spent many hours visiting together around the table enjoying Pot Roast or Fried Chicken dinner and my mother’s apple pie or my daddy’s hand-churned ice cream. Betty and my mother were lifelong friends, I loved Betty and when I remember her I think "Care Box" and see her joyful, happy smile. Betty,
I am so happy you are 'home in heaven."
Maryetta (Fewin) Cunningham, CCCHS 1951
