Softly and tenderly, Jesus called Betty Kittelson home on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She passed away surrounded by her family. Betty’s Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018 at St. John Evan. Lutheran Church, Dickinson, with Rev. Lisa Lewton and Rev. Joe Natwick officiating. Inurnment will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan at 12 p.m. CT, Friday. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.
Betty Lou Holmly was born September 26, 1938 to Leland and Minnie (Ness) Holmly in Rolette. She was raised on a farm near Nanson and attended school in Nanson and Rolette. On April 28, 1957 she married Stanley Kittelson. Stanley served in the US Air Force and was briefly stationed in Germany. While he was overseas, Betty lived with family in North Dakota. When Stanley returned, they were stationed in San Antonio, Texas. Curtis was born there. They returned to North Dakota and lived in Grand Forks and Minot. Deborah was born while they were in Minot. The family moved to Security, Colo., and then, in 1968, they made their home in Dickinson.
Betty waited until her children were grown before she went to work at Roosevelt Elementary School as the Head Cook. She worked there for 24 years. Betty and Stanley were active members of the Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club. Betty received her “Ham” radio license and was known to many as “KB0NVT”. Once they both retired, Stanley and Betty spent the winters traveling in their camper, eventually spending their time in Yuma, Ariz.
Betty was known for her fresh baked buns and her delicious brownies. She made sure to have them at all family gatherings. She made all occasions a special occasion with food and love.
Blessed to have shared her life are her husband, Stanley; son, Curtis (Julie) Kittelson, Dickinson; daughter, Deborah (Nick) Vollmuth, Selfridge; grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Seifert, Minot, Eric (Nicole) Kittelson, Dickinson, Mark Vollmuth, Selfridge, and Michelle Vollmuth, Bismarck; great-grandchildren, Jalyn and Harper Kittelson, and David Grunzke; brothers, Doyle (Gen) Holmly, Salem, Ore. and Shelby (Marcheta) Holmly, Carlsbad, Calif.; sister, Shirley Walsh, Rolette; brother-in-law, Art (Lynda) Kittelson, Yuma, Ariz.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wendall Holmly; sister-in-law, Marion Holmly; brother-in-law, Wesly Walsh; and nephew, Dan Holmly. We love you… and good night.
