Betty Vance — UPDATED
Betty Marie (Bowser) (Hoffer) Vance, 87, Leesburg, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Born in Sevastopol Feb. 28, 1935, Betty was the only child of Earl Bowser and Florence (Starner) (Bowser) VanCuren. She was a 1953 graduate of Leesburg High School. Betty worked for Rookstool Pier Shop and Auctioneering for many years before becoming a chairside dental assistant for Drs. Russell Heyde and Jane (Heyde) Coplen.
Family was very important to Betty, opening her heart and home whenever needed. An avid animal lover, she cared for any animal that strayed to her property needing love; domesticated or wild.
Betty’s hobbies included collecting antiques and collectibles, restoring antiques, attending garage sales and auctions, and gardening.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Tammie Ingle, Marla Hill and Terri (Gary) Studebaker; five grandchildren, Zachary (Vonnie) Netzley, Neil (Liz) Tusing, Joshua Armey, Jacob (Dri) Tusing and Morgan Hill; 11 great-grandchildren; and her cat, Zoey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, George VanCuren; and two sons-in-law, Rolf Tusing and John Ingle.
Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with Betty’s care. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Leesburg Cemetery with Titus Funeral Home’s Sharon Brockhaus officiating. To make a donation in honor of Betty, memorial gifts may be given to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S 325 E, Pierceton. Written condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.