Betty Young

Betty Jean Young, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.

Betty was born July 18, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Bernice (Sawyer) Donahue. She married William Young and together they shared 51 years of marriage. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a spontaneous person and her favorite motto was “my way or the highway.” She adored her grandchildren and liked going to the fair and Prairie Meadows. Her dogs were extended members of the family and she enjoyed traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Billy; daughters, Kim Buell and Tammy (Larry) Quick; sisters, Alice Good and Chris (Marty) German; brother, Jerry Donahue; grandchildren, Tim (Alicia) Buell, Rob Buell, Jared Johnston, Jessie Johnston, Bree Baker, Brandon Young, Jessica Quick, Little Billy Young and Corey Young; and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kinley and Shelby.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bobby; brothers, Jimmy and Orville; and sister, Dorothy.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, also at the funeral home, with burial at Rising Sun Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice or Kidney Disease Foundation in Betty’s name.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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