Betty L. Swank, 95, formerly of Osborne, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2018 at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. Betty was born to Clyde & Eunice (Wurster) Suchsland in Smith County, KS on July 23, 1922.
Betty graduated from high school in Gaylord, KS. She then attended Fort Hays State. Betty married Pete Swank on January 23, 1943, and to this union, 2 daughters were born.
Betty & Pete were owners of Swank-Standley Motors, Inc. of Osborne, for over 50 years. Betty was the bookkeeper, did title work & other responsibilities with the car dealership. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and UMW. Betty was also a member of PEO, Upsilon Tau Delta and was a Girl Scout leader. Betty enjoyed knitting & crocheting, mowing her lawn and other outdoor activities.
When Betty turned 92, she moved to WaKeeney, KS to be closer to family. She then moved to Pleasant View Home in Inman in June of 2017.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pete in 2000; brother, Robert Suchsland; 8 brothers-in-law; 8 sisters-in-law; 1 grandson, Brian Keith.
Betty is survived by her daughters: Kaye (Mark) Schwartz of Buhler, KS; Nancy (Ross) Jamison of WaKeeney, KS; 4 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.