Betty Kittelson

Betty Kittelson

September 23, 1943 - September 05, 2020

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Betty Kittelson, 76, Jamestown, ND died Saturday evening, September 5, 2020 at her home in Jamestown.

Betty was born September 23, 1943 in Mercer County, ND near Zap the daughter of Theodore and Clara (Ehli) Fischer.  She grew to womanhood near Wing, ND on the family farm, she graduated from Wing High School.  She worked as a nurse’s aide in Jamestown following graduation.

She and Loren Kittelson were married July 20, 1962 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND.  They made their home in Jamestown moving to the farm in 1965 where they have lived since.  She helped out on the farm and raised their 4 children.  She and Loren had a foster home for adult males released from the State Hospital for many years.  They also raised many game birds and livestock. In her later years she worked part time at the Jamestown Sun.

Betty had a passion for her flowers and gardening; she also spent time canning and stamp collecting.  In her later years she was a member of the Red Hats and gardening club.

Betty is survived by her husband; 4 children, Robin (Nancy), Enderlin, ND; Monte (Jodi), Whidbey Island, WA; Brett (Jeanette), Whidbey Island, WA; Layne; grandchildren, Alyssa, Justin, Jared, Matthew, Hunter, Shanyn, Brady, Jordan and Aaron; great grandchild, Luke Scheve; 8 siblings, Joan Minnis, Mavis Robertson, Larry (Gerda) Fischer, Shirley (Arnold) Hartjen, Ralph (Sandra) Fischer, Doris Saeman, Curtis (Jill Roen) Fischer, Jerome Fischer; and sister in-law, Sharon Wilmart. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 siblings in infancy, Marlis Ruth and Glenda Kay.

(A recording of the service will be available late Saturday afternoon)

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Janet Fitzgerald Hunter
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So sorry for Bettys family. I went to HS with Betty. Remember her as a sweet quiet girl <br>May her loved ones be comforted by Jesus our Lord and Savior
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LaVonne Aadland
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I am so sorry for your loss, Praying for strength for the entire family. LaVonne Aadland
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Mary and Elden Englund
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Betty was one of the first I met when I moved to Jamestown. She was a dear friend and we enjoyed many good times in homemakers and girl friend lunches. She always shared knowledgeable tidbits about flower, cooking and life in general. She will be missed. Sympathy to Loren and the boys and their families.
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Ellen Liddle
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My deepest sympathy in your loss. I am so glad that Jerry and I were able to visit Betty and Loren a few years ago. We admired all of her plants! My fun memory of Betty was when we were in high school, we country kids would run down town at noon hour. Olga Roll and I drove to Jamestown for Betty and Loren's wedding. May you feel the Spirit of God lift you with His strength and surround you with His comfort as you grieve your loss.
JM
JoEll Manley
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So Sorry for you loss....Robin and Monte ....its been a long time since I knew you guys but I do remember. Know that I am thinking about you during this difficult time.....JoEll
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Charlene Rushing
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This is Charlene Ehli Rushing my memory of Betty my mom and Debbie Jans, and Doris, Jim stopped in before the wedding in fargo and i got to see all those lovely birds she showed me the pheasants and so many geese it was like heaven on earth. I will never forget it as long as i live. Thank you Betty for that.

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