Betty was born October, 18, 1924 in Urbana, Ill to Etna Ruhnow Dunn and Walter Elliot Dunn. Betty was the oldest of three children.
Betty married James Robert Middleton on July 22, 1944. Bob Middleton went off to the war and was joined by Betty in Germany. In 1947 Betty convinced Bob to complete his education and they returned to the University of Illinois.
Betty and Bob had two children, Jamie and Kent. Betty and Bob moved many times with Monsanto until they retired to Houston, Texas. In all Betty faced 23 moves in 67 years of marriage.
Houston, Texas was home for 32 years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Don and recently by her husband of 67 years. She leaves behind 2 children, two grandchildren--Samantha and Michael (and wife Kate) -- one brother Paul (Buddy), wonderful caregivers Rose Ortiz and Niki Franklin and many friends both local and national.
Betty passed away on May 31, 2012 in the presence of family and friends. She was so proud of her 67 years of marriage that she will join Bob for their 68th wedding anniversary on July 22, 2012.
Together Forever.