January 26, 1929 — October 20, 2024
Graveside services for Betty Jo Eichhorn, age 95, of Enid, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont, Kansas. Friends may come by the funeral home to sign the guestbook and view, beginning Wednesday, October 24th, through Friday, October 25th from 8 am to 9 pm. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.
Betty Jo was born January 26, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to Glennard and Hallie (Tucker) Imel, and passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Baptist Village in Enid, Oklahoma.
Her family moved to rural Altamont, Kansas in 1945. She finished her senior year at Labette County Community High School, graduating in 1946. She married Paul Eichhorn in May, 1946. Together they had two children, Judy, and Mike. Betty worked several different jobs until she and her good friend Jean Miller opened B & J Trophy and Lettering, which they operated for approximately 30 years. She was a avid bowler, winning many awards and trophies, and she also liked to go fishing when possible. She was involved in many activities in the small town of Altamont, as well as with her church, the First Baptist Church of Altamont, and the Senior Citizens group. She loved her friends and family and enjoyed being around them; she was always a very busy lady. She loved the Lord and is at peace with him now. She will be missed by anyone who knew her.
Betty Jo is preceded in death by her parents, a son Mike Eichhorn; brothers, Wayne and Harvey Imel, and her good friend, Jean Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Tipping and husband John, of North Enid; five grandchildren, Shellee Sattelmeier and husband Scott, of Whitewater, KS; Shanna Castillon and husband Artemio, of North Enid; Nolan Eichhorn, of Coffeyville, KS; Kristen O’Brien and husband Ed, of Ashbury, MO; Lindsey Niamat, of Kansas City, MO; ten great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and one on the way that’s due March, 2025, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions in Betty Jo’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
