Obituary of Betty L. Dobson

Betty L. Dobson, 81, of Coffeyville passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Medicalodge of Coffeyville. She was born June 22, 1935, in rural Independence, Kansas to James and Fleda (Doty) Wilson. Betty grew up and attended school in Independence. On January 30, 1953, she married David A. Dobson at Tulsa, OK. Following their marriage they lived in Indiana until David was honorably discharged from the Army. In 1962, they made their home in Coffeyville, Kansas. Betty spent most of her time taking care of her family. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and knitting; she made and donated quilts for local charities and fund raisers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Jerry Dobson and wife Terri of Dearing; three daughters, Debra Bauder and husband Dan of Linn, MO, Janet Ross and husband Raymond of Coffeyville, and Diana Barton and husband James of Humboldt; one brother in law, Jesse Dobson of Vista, CA; one sister in law, Mary Bruno of Sun City, AZ; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Fleda; loving husband, David; two sons, James Allen Dobson and David Albert Dobson, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Shirley Renee Dobson; three brothers, Robert Wilson, John Norman Wilson and Fred Wilson; and one grandson, David Gene Dobson. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the First Assembly of God of Pastor Randy DePriest officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.