Betty Joan Danner
Betty Joan Danner, age 90, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:36 a.m. Friday, March 20, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 17, 1924 to Hallie Francis and Cora Amelia (Julow) Symons in Howard County.
She was united in marriage to Lorin L. Danner Oct. 13, 1946 in Warsaw. She attended the Pierceton United Methodist Church and was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 258, Pierceton. She was formerly employed by United Telephone Company/Sprint and retired in 1983 after 24 years of service and was then employed by Lake City Bank and retired in 2006 after 20 years of service.
Survivors include 3 children: son Gale E. (Juanita) Danner, Warsaw; and 2 daughters: Teresa E. (Ron) Conley; and Susan E. (Mike) Stevens, both of Pierceton. In addition grandsons: Todd Danner, Pierceton; James Danner, Seattle, Wa.; Jeff (Kassie) Branning, Larwill; Terry (Tracie) Stoddard, Columbia City; step-grandsons: Roger Fitzpatrick, Claypool; Eric Conley and Adam Conley, Lakeland, Fla. survive. Furthermore: granddaughters Karen Danner, Seattle, Wa.; Christina (Jason) Mozzone, Columbia City; Samantha (Zack) O’Vadka, Indianapolis survive. She has 6 great grandchildren: Thomas; Bridget; Andrew; Kate; Holly; and Lorin and 11 step great grandchildren. Also, sister-in-laws: Annette Symons, Alachua, Fl.; and Dorothy Symons, Elkhart survive. Her husband Lorin preceded her Nov. 21, 2012, and brothers James A.; Robert W.; and Hallie F. Symons, JR. preceded.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton officiated by Chaplain Bob Jarboe of Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. No calling hours are planned.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Pierceton American Legion Post 258 104 North First St. Pierceton, IN 46562.
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