1928
Betty
2017
Betty Dunham
February 2, 1928 — July 1, 2017
Betty Dunham, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her home, peacefully in her sleep. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 11am. Graveside services will be at Mound Grove Cemetery.
Betty was born on February 19, 1928 in Independence, MO. She was a homemaker, mother, and foster mother to many babies and children. Betty and her late husband Robert were foster parents for 25 years. In her spare time she liked to read and bake. She was a member of New Walnut Park Community of Christ Congregation.
Her survivors include three sons Robert L. Dunham, Jr. of Oklahoma, Michael S. Dunham of Independence, and Michael A. Dunham of Independence; five daughters Carol Hurshman of Holden, Kristina Sutherland of Odessa, Theresa Franke of Peculiar, Lori Stoerner of Texas, and Kathryn Phillips of Independence; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert L. Dunham, Sr.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
Betty was born on February 19, 1928 in Independence, MO. She was a homemaker, mother, and foster mother to many babies and children. Betty and her late husband Robert were foster parents for 25 years. In her spare time she liked to read and bake. She was a member of New Walnut Park Community of Christ Congregation.
Her survivors include three sons Robert L. Dunham, Jr. of Oklahoma, Michael S. Dunham of Independence, and Michael A. Dunham of Independence; five daughters Carol Hurshman of Holden, Kristina Sutherland of Odessa, Theresa Franke of Peculiar, Lori Stoerner of Texas, and Kathryn Phillips of Independence; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert L. Dunham, Sr.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
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