Betty Jasper

Betty J. Jasper, 87, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation is Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in St. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery.

Betty Jean Jasper was born April 11, 1934, to Tom and Clara (Zimmerman) Koch in Columbus. She attended school in Columbus and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1952. On July 29, 1953 Betty was united in marriage to James Jasper in Columbus. To this union, their five children were born. The couple lived on the family farm for over 25 years before relocating to Platte Center in 1994. Betty was employed by BDs and volunteered for many years at the Columbus Community Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cross-stitching. Betty especially enjoyed spending time with her large family.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Linda (Mark) Jenny of Columbus
Daughter: Sandy (Randy) Nelson of Columbus
Son: Bill (Jill) Jasper of Columbus
Son: Dan (Julia) Jasper of Lincoln
Daughter-in-law: Georgia Jasper of Monroe
Sister-in-law: Jean Koch of St. Louis, MO
16 Grandchildren
19 Great-grandchildren with one due in February


She is preceded in death by:
Her husband
Parents
Son: Richard Jasper
Brother: Lee Koch