Dear Mike, Justin, and Jeremy,
I am so very sorry for your lost.
I loved working with Betty and thought she was a wonderful lady.
She was devoted to her family, and I’m sure will her passing will leave a huge emptyiness in your hearts.
My deepest sympathies.
Betty Ann Nathe
December 7, 1964 – April 1, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 5, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Betty Ann Nathe, 46, of St. Joseph, who died at her home surrounded by her loving family, on April 1, 2011. The Reverend Blane Wasnie, OSB, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, April 4, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph, and after 9:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon. Parish prayers will be at 4:15 PM on Monday at the Funeral Home in St. Joseph.
Betty was born on December 7, 1964 in Marshall, MN to Gerhardt and Donna (Grant) Nies. Betty graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud in 1983. She married Michael Nathe on December 3, 1988 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Betty took pride in her flower gardens. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and supporting her family’s motocross events. She was a committee member and MC for the annual “Surviving with Style” banquet and fundraiser. Betty was a loving wife, mother and friend who was able to live every day to its fullest. She taught her family to live in the moment.
Betty is survived by her husband Mike, sons Jeremy and Justin at home, mother Donna of St. Cloud, sisters and brother Peggy (Dennis) Sims of Woodbridge, CA, Linda (Craig) Campana of Eau Claire, WI, Jean (Steve) Ziebarth of Clearwater, Roy (Rhonda) Nies of Sartell, Karen Nies of Garrison, Mary Jo Nies of Las Vegas, NV, many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Betty’s family would like to extend special thanks to the Coborn’s Cancer Center staff and all who provided her with medical care and compassion.
Memorials are preferred.
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When Betty volunteered at the elementary her step always had a cheerful confident bounce. What beautiful energy! My sincere sympathies to Betty’s family especially Jeremy and Justin, this is a painful loss.
True Betty ! you are truely missed.. you are still teaching us valuable lesson.. to love & be kind and live life to the fullest… miss u…
Dear Betty, we cannot imagine life without you! You are the life of everyday and we will live each day knowing how you would have lived each one to the fullest. Hugs and prayers to you, Mike, Jeremy and Justin always. We love you!
To the family of Betty Nathe,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I looked forward to my conversations with Betty. Her presence lit up a room. I enjoyed telling and hearing stories about the mischief her boys got into, only to find out that Betty was sometimes the instigator.
Betty touched a lot of lives, including mine, and she was a role model to all of us on how to enjoy and live each day to the fullest. God bless, you, Betty, as God gives you a special room in his home.
My prayers are with the family, and especially Jeremy and Justin, as you try to cope with the pain of your loss.
Again, Betty was most energetic, full of life person I knew. That smile, the laughs, the stories, the hugs will be so missed. You taught me to life each day to the fullest. I love you girl. You have touched my life forever..I will miss you so much.
You are a beautiful woman inside and out and you will always be my angel. Your smile will be forever missed, but you will always be close to my heart. It won’t be the same without you. I love you betty.
What an inspiration Betty was to all of us at the support group. She never stopped fighting, always had a positive attitude and never lost that beautiful smile. My deepest condolences!
Betty was an angel sent here to help us get through life. She touched many lives and will be remembered for her spirit and her beautiful soul. She will be missed by many. Today she has gotten her wings. Fly pretty lady, fly. The Hope Chest survivors love you. God only takes the best and he wanted you badly. Remember us as loving you.
You were a dear friend Betty, and loved by so many. What an inspiration. You ARE truly a wonderful person and I will miss you, as will all who knew you. Love you Boop!
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Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. JosephServices
St. Benedict’s Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 5, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Betty Ann Nathe, 46, of St. Joseph, who died at her home surrounded by her loving family, on April 1, 2011. The Reverend Blane Wasnie, OSB, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, April 4, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph, and after 9:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon. Parish prayers will be at 4:15 PM on Monday at the Funeral Home in St. Joseph.