BETTY YODER ZONKER passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025 in Denver Colorado. Betty was born March 9, 1927 in Wellsburg, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Louis Carl Zonker, also born in Wellsburg WV. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Betty Lou Caruso, and three siblings, Wilma, Virgina and Charles. Betty led a long and beautiful life, following her husband to Canada, Holland, Germany and the United States, where a child was born in each country. She was a devoted mother, wife, member of her Community of Christ church, a loyal member of the choir and played the organ for the church. She was an elementary school teacher for 17 years, leaving a lasting legacy at her school. She was the chairwoman of the social committee. When she retired, they had to fill that position with three people. Betty was smart as a whip, had a great sense of humor, loved her children, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was a wonderful knitter and crocheter, crocheting baby blankets up to a week before she passed. She is survived by her daughter, Anita (Michael Klee); her son, David (Denise); another daughter, Linda Roche (Allen); two siblings, Mildred Crat and Barbara Yoder, both of Wellsburg.

