Betty Walters died November 16 at home in Austin, Texas after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1949 in Scottsbluff to Rachel and John Schwartz. Betty grew up in Scottsbluff where she met the love of her life Richard Walters. They married on November 15, 1969.
She leaves behind her husband Richard of 52 years; two sons, Ryan Walters and wife Dina and their daughter Emma, of Chicago; Brent Walters and wife Sarah, and son Leo of Austin; her sister Judy Greene of Scottsbluff; and brother John Schwartz and his wife Pam of Kyle, TX. She is preceded in death by her brother Roger Rupp, his widow Judy resides in Gering, NE. Betty was known as “Nanny” by her two beautiful grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for November 30 at 4pm in Spicewood, TX. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook by Austin Natural Funerals. Friends can honor Betty by donating in her memory to your local hospice program or a charity that helps the homeless.