Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Welch
November 16, 1930 ~ July 1, 2019
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Welch, 88, of Jefferson City, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 16, 1930, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late John and Hilda (Bernskoetter) Cortvrient.
She was united in marriage on May 30, 1953, in Rich Fountain to Harold Joseph Welch who preceded her in death on October 25, 2008.
Betty worked for International Shoe Company before deciding to stay at home and raise her children. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed gardening, cooking and participating in a competitive card or Yahtzee game. But most of all, she cherished her time with family.
A woman of great faith, she was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Ladies Sodality. Betty devoted time and talent, and gave unselfishly of her life to family, friends, church and community. Her love was deep, unconditional and genuine. She raised a family full of love and respect, teaching by example, and always with a smile.
Survivors include her eight children, Ron (JoAnn) Welch, Papillion, Neb.; Don (Sarah) Welch, Jefferson City; Pam (Gary) Bradley, Blue Springs; Bev (Shawn) Cunningham, Jefferson City; Marilyn (Bruce) Casten, Lohman; Gregg (Sia) Welch, Abu Dhabi; Amy (Dan) Asahl, Weldon Spring; Dawn (Todd) Wilhelm, Fenton; 23 grandchildren, Stacia Jarzobski, Ryan Welch, Jenna Kleine, Lauren Sears, Tricia Hall, Matthew Welch, Bryan Welch; Crista Beckhaus, Cara Hollmann, Erica Dollich, Chris Cunningham, Mackenzie Casten, Madelyn Casten, Nicholas Casten, Lucas Welch, Isabelle Welch, Ben Asahl, Bailey Asahl, William Asahl, Adeline Wilhelm, Harrison Wilhelm, Ryland Wilhelm; 22 great-grandchildren, Katelyn Jarzobski, Alexis Jarzobski, Kensie Jarzobski, Gracelyn Welch, Ryder Welch, Dawson Welch, Nora Welch, Kai Welch, Harbor Welch, Luna Welch, Brady Hollmann, Katherine Hollmann, Tayler Mathes, Addison Mathes, Ella Mathes, Brooks Dollich, Parker Dollich, Jane Jones, Claire Jones, Graham Jones, Elizabeth Beckhaus, Thomas Beckhaus; one sister, Dorothy Lamb, Jefferson City; one sister in-law, Helen Welch, Jefferson City; and one brother-in-law Don (Dorothy) Welch, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Welch; her grandson, Jeremy Jones; two brothers, infant Jamie Cortvrient and Jerome Cortvrient; and three brother-in-laws, Melvin Lamb, John Welch, and Bob Welch.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Stephen Jones officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus or to the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City, Mo.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
She was born November 16, 1930, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late John and Hilda (Bernskoetter) Cortvrient.
She was united in marriage on May 30, 1953, in Rich Fountain to Harold Joseph Welch who preceded her in death on October 25, 2008.
Betty worked for International Shoe Company before deciding to stay at home and raise her children. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed gardening, cooking and participating in a competitive card or Yahtzee game. But most of all, she cherished her time with family.
A woman of great faith, she was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Ladies Sodality. Betty devoted time and talent, and gave unselfishly of her life to family, friends, church and community. Her love was deep, unconditional and genuine. She raised a family full of love and respect, teaching by example, and always with a smile.
Survivors include her eight children, Ron (JoAnn) Welch, Papillion, Neb.; Don (Sarah) Welch, Jefferson City; Pam (Gary) Bradley, Blue Springs; Bev (Shawn) Cunningham, Jefferson City; Marilyn (Bruce) Casten, Lohman; Gregg (Sia) Welch, Abu Dhabi; Amy (Dan) Asahl, Weldon Spring; Dawn (Todd) Wilhelm, Fenton; 23 grandchildren, Stacia Jarzobski, Ryan Welch, Jenna Kleine, Lauren Sears, Tricia Hall, Matthew Welch, Bryan Welch; Crista Beckhaus, Cara Hollmann, Erica Dollich, Chris Cunningham, Mackenzie Casten, Madelyn Casten, Nicholas Casten, Lucas Welch, Isabelle Welch, Ben Asahl, Bailey Asahl, William Asahl, Adeline Wilhelm, Harrison Wilhelm, Ryland Wilhelm; 22 great-grandchildren, Katelyn Jarzobski, Alexis Jarzobski, Kensie Jarzobski, Gracelyn Welch, Ryder Welch, Dawson Welch, Nora Welch, Kai Welch, Harbor Welch, Luna Welch, Brady Hollmann, Katherine Hollmann, Tayler Mathes, Addison Mathes, Ella Mathes, Brooks Dollich, Parker Dollich, Jane Jones, Claire Jones, Graham Jones, Elizabeth Beckhaus, Thomas Beckhaus; one sister, Dorothy Lamb, Jefferson City; one sister in-law, Helen Welch, Jefferson City; and one brother-in-law Don (Dorothy) Welch, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Welch; her grandson, Jeremy Jones; two brothers, infant Jamie Cortvrient and Jerome Cortvrient; and three brother-in-laws, Melvin Lamb, John Welch, and Bob Welch.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Stephen Jones officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus or to the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City, Mo.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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Your family is in my thoughts and prayers . Cherish all the happy memories you have and find comfort in that she is now at peace and enjoying all the blessings in Heaven for a life well lived. It was a pleasure assisting with her care the short time she was at Heisinger Bluffs. My sympathy to your family. Shirley Woehr RN
Your mom was just the sweetest just like her daughter. Our family is praying for yours. Lots of Love, Janet and John, Brad and Caroline, Julie and Todd
Donnie: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your mother’s passing. May she rest in God’s loving arms forever. May the Good Lord be with her family & many friends as they will think of her often. God Bless Us All.
Remembering you all as I celebrate mass with my family. Fr. Tom
Donnie and Sarah: My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Marilyn, my condolences to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn & Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Together with your father, she raised a wonderful children. I will keep you and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dear Donnie, Sarah and all of the family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mother. She was such a kind little lady. Deepest sympathy to you all.