Betty Jean Burghout

Betty Gaw Burghout passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 90. She was the cherished wife of 66 years to the late Thomas J. Burghout. Loving Mother of Julie A. Evans (Ronald), Gerrit J. Burghout II and the late Rodney T. Burghout. Daughter of the late Volla and Emma Enlow Gaw. Sister of the late Gwen Sorgea, Geneva Soria, Ruby Dodenhoff, Mary Cosby, Ray Gaw and Norma Dodge. Proud grandmother of Sarah Flanangan (Flay), Gerrit Burghout III (Melissa), Aimee Barrett (Chad), Rachel Aldy (Jonathan) and Jade Lanau. Great grandmother of Alli Barrett, Rylli Barrett, Noah Barrett, Michael Flanangan, Jake Flanangan, Adlee Aldy, Abel Aldy, Abram Aldy and Jared Burghout. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Betty found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. She will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.

Services are respectfully private.