Elizabeth (Bette) Ann Knoch
October 23, 1922 - June 1, 2017
Beloved sister to Lucy, loving "Mom" to Liz and Robert, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Bette was surrounded by her family when she died. Bette loved them all dearly.
Bette grew up in Thomaston, Michigan in the forests of the Upper Peninsula. She fondly referred to herself as a UPer. As adults, Bette and her sister moved to the big city of Chicago. She met her beloved husband, Stan, dancing in the city.
Bette was constantly on the move and was extremely adept at anything she put her mind to. She was a master seamstress, baker and artist. At an early age Bette began sewing outfits for her sister and herself from pictures in magazines. As a mom, Bette created elaborate costumes for her children. She spent her life tending to her family and generally caring for her loved ones.
Bette spent most of her life living on the northshore of Chicago. During that time, she worked as an executive secretary at the corporate headquarters of Walgreens. Prior to computers, Bette was quickly pegged as the best "speller" in the house.
Bette and her sister Lucy transitioned to Salt Lake City full time in 2001 to be to close to the grandkids. Bette and Lucy joined the "Newcomers Club", specifically the RMSG group. They made wonderful new friendships. The RMSGers added many wonderful experiences and love to the "sisters" lives in their later years.
Bette is survived by her children, Liz (Julian) Warton, Robert (Yvonne) Knoch; grandchildren, Johnny, Robby, Alex, Maddie, and Jesse; and nieces and nephews, Greg Miecynski, Gary (Chris) Lewandowski, Bobbie Lewandowski, Kathy Regan, Jessica (Peter), Sean and Izabella.
We wish to thank all those at Brio Hospice, her wonderful doctor, Sara Wells and her nurse, Jeff. We especially want to thank her compassionate nursing aids Sulieti and Manusiu. We love you all.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking provided on the north side of the building.
In Loving Memory
Bette was such a fun lady and always had a smile. I always looked forward to seeing her at social get togethers. I will miss her.....
April Clissold
Salt Lake City, Ut
Oh, I am saddened to learn of Betty's death. I so enjoyed visiting her and chatting about geraniums and the neighborhood and news. Betty was happy and bright and kept up with current events. My dad lived across the street and we both enjoyed Betty and her caretaker as friends. I am currently a missionary in Kirtland, Ohio. I regret that I will not be able to attend Betty's service and I assuredly would be there if I were in Utah. I congratulate Liz and Julian and the rest of the family for being very attentive to Betty and keeping her cared for at home. I send heartfelt condolences and will remember Betty very fondly. With love, Kay Larsen
Kay Larsen
Holladay, UT
Dear Liz and Robert, I have many fond memories of your elegant mother who always looked like she walked out of a fashion magazine! How did she do it! and how about those parties their group held! What a generation! More importantly, she was always kind and caring and smiling!! I remember well babysitting you at your Roslyn Avenue home. My sincere condolences to you both. Your mother was a good friend to my mother. Wishing you a peaceful heart at this time.
jan van arsdale fretland
highland park, il
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Death at any age is difficult. May you find comfort in the words found at 1 Corinthians 15:26. It says: And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing. And Hosea 13:14 says "From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them." A wonderful promise from Jehovah God who cannot lie.
CB
Newark, Nj