Betty Jane Callahan
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Betty Jane Callahan, 94, of Menasha, passed away on October 29th after a long and fulfilling life.
Betty was born on July 27, 1929 in Wauwatosa. She was adopted by Alois and Ruth Jirovec, she also had an adopted brother David. After Betty graduated from Wausau High School in 1948, she joined the US Army.
Betty married Wilfred in 1951, during their 26 years of marriage they had three children: Wilfred “Tom”, Rickie, and Michele. She also fostered several children with extensive medical issues and special needs.
In 1994, Betty retired and spent her time with her grandkids, playing volleyball, knitting, reading mysteries, and beating everyone who would play her in rummy and 3 to 13. In recent years, she enjoyed listening to books and spending time with “her girl” Norah. Betty loved attending Fox River Baptist Church every Sunday and of course watching the Packer game after.
Betty was predeceased by her parents Alois and Ruth, her brother David, her son Rickie, and a grandson Douglas Thomas Williams.
She is survived by her children: Wilfred “Tom” Callahan III & Michele Hewitt, her grandchildren: Lance (Katie) Williams, Wilfred Callahan IV, Tysha Vargas, Ezra Callahan, Jade Daul, Summer Callahan, Ivory Callahan, Rachele (Ryan) Watkins, and Rebecca Hewitt, 26 Great-Grandchildren, and 7 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was also blessed to connect with two of her biological sisters, Sheila and Cindy.
A special thank you to the Smith Family for accepting her as part of your family and to her entire Fox River Baptist Church Family. We would also like to thank Barb her home health nurse, Almost Family, and Moments Hospice.
Services will be held at Fox River Baptist Church on November 18th at 3pm with a luncheon following. Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fox River Baptist Benevolent fund, a cause Betty felt strongly about to help local community members.
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Betty was my 2nd Mom growing up. She treated me like a daughter as Michele is my BFF. She was laid back but knew when t…
Betty was my 2nd Mom growing up. She treated me like a daughter as Michele is my BFF. She was laid …
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