Obituary: Elisabeth Imogene Utt

Elisabeth Imogene Utt, 94, passed away Jan. 16, 2013 in Carson City, Nev.

Betty was born in Bird City, Kan., to Omer and Jessie Snell. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University where she met her future husband, Richard Utt, and graduated from University of Iowa. She taught English at the Carson City Junior High for eighteen years. She was a 75 year member of PEO and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She thoroughly enjoyed travel, and she was active in camping, cruising and overseas visits.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by her daughter, Juli (Fred) Dugger of Carson City; son, John Utt of Phoenix; granddaughter, Mary (Dan) Madden; grandsons, Chris Utt, Andy Dugger, and Eric Dugger; and great-grandsons, Bennett and Davis Madden.

By her request, no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund for Continuing Education, c/o P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Sierra Place and its employees for the loving care and support they have given these last several years. We would also like to thank Vista Care Hospice for their invaluable assistance.