Betty Jo Meader
November 30, 1930 — January 24, 2026
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Betty Jo Meader
Altoona, Iowa
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Betty Jo Meader on January 24, 2025, in Altoona, Iowa. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, and friend whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Born on November 29, 1930, in Oakland, California, to Robert Cecil Hills and Thelma Lucille Leasman, Betty moved to Lorimor, Iowa, at the age of 15. She graduated from high school there before pursuing radiology training at University Hospital in Iowa City. Betty dedicated over 35 years to her career as an X-ray Technician and retired in 1987 after a long and fulfilling career.
Betty is survived by the daughter she lovingly claimed as her own, Kathlyn Bond and her husband Keith Bond; her stepson, Tony Meader; her stepdaughter, Mynon Mahncke; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Betty deeply valued the blessings in her life—her health, her family, her friends, and above all, her marriage to Foye, the love of her life. She will be remembered for her boundless generosity, unwavering compassion, and steadfast devotion to those she cherished. Betty’s legacy is one of love and treasured memories, and her spirit will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by everyone whose lives she touched.
Family will greet guest on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave., South, Mitchellville, Iowa. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at the Mitchellville United Methodist Church, 200 2nd Street NW, Mitchellville, Iowa. Betty will be laid to rest at the Franklin Cemetery in Franklin Township.
Betty’s service will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. A link will follow at her online obituary.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mitchellville Library, 205 Center Ave., North, Mitchellville, Iowa 50169 or the Mitchellville Community Center, 120 2nd Street NE, Mitchellville, Iowa 50169.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Mandy Zook
01/27/2026
Betty was truly one of those special people who quietly made life better for everyone around her. We first met her at church, where her kindness was immediately felt. Later, we discovered she was neighbors with our dear friends, the Hokansons. There was a beautiful, unspoken care between them—Betty watched out for them, and they watched out for her.
Betty had a way of making people feel seen and loved. Whether it was greeting you at church, welcoming you into the library with patience and kindness, or sharing her gentle, joyful laugh, she made everyone feel at home. With her twinkling eye and warm spirit, she brought light wherever she went. Her kindness wasn’t loud or showy, but it was constant and sincere, and we are all better for having known her.
Rev. Hugh Roger Stone
01/27/2026
I have fond memories of the time Betty and Foye joined the Mitchellville United Methodist Church. They were truly a blessing to the congregation and to me. I always enjoyed the time I spent in their home.