Betty Koop
Betty Koop, 86, passed away on Nov. 1, 2016, at her home in Altoona, Iowa.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Betty was born in Estherville, Iowa, on July 8, 1930, the daughter of Leslie and Ethel Sheldon.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and solving jigsaw puzzles. She was also an avid sports fan who loved the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Karen (Don) Sponheim; grandchildren, Chad (Laurie) Leimbacher, Weston (Ronda) Koop, Brian (Stacey) Leimbacher, Liz (Brent) Wood, and Spencer (Carrie) Sponheim; 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; son, Wayne Koop; and her brothers, Wayne Sheldon, Vernon Sheldon, and Bob Sheldon.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Point Hospice or the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Betty.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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