Fern "Lavonne" Betz Zimmerman Obituary (1933

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Lavonne Betz Zimmerman Mrs. Fern Lavonne Betz Zimmerman, age 83, of Columbus, Indiana formerly of Madison was born on January 24, 1933 in Columbus, Indiana to Fred and Nancy Irene Morrison Betz. She graduated from Ball State Teachers College in 1955 with a degree in Education. She also received a Master's Degree from Ball State University. She married her husband Bert Zimmerman on December 26, 1955, whom she met at Ball State, in 1955. She enjoyed several years as an Air Force officer's wife and during that time had her two sons. She began her teaching career in 1960 and taught at several high schools. She taught at Madison Consolidated High School in Madison, Indiana until she retired in 1996. Over her long career she taught English, Spanish and History, mentored many students in academic competitions and was a positive influence in the lives of many of her students and associates. After retiring she and Bert traveled between their homes in Madison, Indiana, Pentwater, Michigan and Venice, Florida, where she was active in their two churches, with volunteer work and Bible studies. She became a grandmother during this time and still found time to compete in 5K walks, several of which she won! She also started quilting with her daughter-in-law. Lavonne died on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 2:45 p.m. at her home in Columbus, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service VideoA LOVING FAMILY Lavonne will be missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Bert H. Zimmerman of Columbus, Indiana; her sons, Greg Zimmerman of Columbus, Indiana, Geoffrey Zimmerman and his wife Sarah of Montana; her grandchildren, Benjamin David Zimmerman and Nashua Kenton Zimmerman; her sisters, Marge Betz of Columbus, Indiana, Emma Betz Sublett of Columbus, Indiana; her brother, Alfred Betz and his wife Barbara of Columbus, Indiana; her brother in law, David Horn of Columbus, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nancy Irene Morrison Betz and her sister, Norma Betz Horn. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., by Dr. Craig Nelson at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Monday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio 44195. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Fern "Lavonne" Betz Zimmerman, please click here to visit our sympathy store.