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1924
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2023
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Betty Alderson Obituary
She married Donald K. Alderson in June of 1946.
In addition to her work as a pharmacist, she was active in Girl Scouts, Sigma Kappa sorority, Kappa Epsilon (pharmacy), Mortar Board, and local, state, and national historic preservation.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Marcia (Jim) Buchanan of Alexandria, VA, and Tom (Susie) Alderson of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren Sarah and David Buchanan, Tom (Karli) Alderson, Hobie (Kaitlyn) and Harrison Hoffmann and great-grandchildren Megan and Maci Alderson, Lorraine Hoffmann, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald K. Alderson, her sisters, Peggy Whitney Hobbs and Jane Lee Ford, and her daughter Susan Alderson Hoffmann.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Betty's name to University of Kansas Endowment or to Plymouth Congregational Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Melissa Bush
November 19, 2023
My mom, Lila Bush, and Betty were good friends for many years. I had kept in touch with Betty for a time after my mom died in 2017. Her birthday reminder came up on Facebook today and I looked her up, found this announcement. A long and distinguished life!
Cathy Thrasher
November 10, 2023
Betty was a very special person to me and my family. She was my backup pharmacist so many times while my sons were young. Betty was a gracious lady and was such a resource. I enjoyed my occasional lunches at her house. She and I attended many ploughman lunches at Trinity Episcopal. Betty was one of a kind.
Joan stevenson
November 9, 2023
Betty was a friend to me for over fifty years! We lived as neighbors too. A great person, and know you will miss her. I was privileged to get to visit with her while we were both patients at the manor
My sympathy Tom and Marcia and to all your families. Joan stevenson
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