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Betty L. Grasser, 93, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence.
Betty was born June 29, 1924, in Springfield, the only child of the late Harold B. and Blanche L. Bates Pence.
A former lifelong resident of Springfield, Betty had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 1982.
Before her retirement she previously worked for Wren’s Department Store in Springfield as a purchasing agent and
buyer. In her spare time she enjoyed water skiing and boating on Indian Lake.
She was a member of the Eagles, the Moose Lodge and the Elks. She was also the former secretary for the Friends of the Fakahatchee.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne E. Grasser of Bonita Springs, Fla.; her three children, Betty V. (Edward) Patton of Springfield, Earl W. (Celine) Foster Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., and Vicky L. Gannon of Bonita Springs, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl W. Foster, who died in 1986.
Private services will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Betty may be made to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
Express condolences at www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.