Betty Sue Gander, age 63, of Linn Creek, Missouri, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 30, 2010, with her loving husband by her side.

Betty was born May 20, 1946, in Jasper, Arkansas, a daughter to Leonard and Verna (Collins) Noe.

Betty was united in marriage to Dave Gander, on June 16, 1969. She enjoyed hand quilting, cross stitching, as well as working outside, and gardening. Her greatest joy however, was playing with her grandchildren and spending time with them.

Betty is survived her husband Dave, of the home; one step-son, Donald Gander and his wife Lori, of Eagle Lake, Texas; four sisters, Willa Bailey of Camdenton, Missouri, Lois McDowell, of Iberia, Missouri, Connie Wright of Blue Mount, Kansas and Karen Noe of New Jersey; five grandchildren, James Brown, Faye Brown and John Brown, and Darrel Grisby and Amanda Grisby, one great grandchild Morgan Gander, along with several other relatives and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one step daughter, Kathy Black, and two brothers Burl and Lloyd.