Betty A. Chrestensen

Betty A. Chrestensen, 79, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 10, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Betty was born August 31, 1939 in Yankton, SD, the daughter of Clarence and Ella (Orth) Potter.  Betty grew up in Sioux City.  She married Donovan R. Chrestensen on November 24, 1956 in Elk Point, SD.  To this union, five children were born.  Donovan preceded Betty in death on July 13, 2015.

Betty’s life centered on her family, and she enjoyed taking care of her children and could often be found humming while cooking or doing the household chores.  She loved to dance when she was younger and enjoyed watching her son-in-law’s baseball games.  Betty’s health was not well for many years, and her activities and hobbies were affected, but all of the special times with her family was most important.

Survivors include her children:  Donovan Ray Chrestensen Jr. and wife Laura of Moscow Mills, MO, Bruce Chrestensen of Sioux City, and Deanna Wright and husband Tom of Sioux City; six grandchildren:  Missie (Chris) Kleinschmidt, Mindy (Mike) Ruble, Nathan (Hilary) Chrestensen, Amberlyn Chrestensen-Wright, James Chrestensen Jr., and Lina (Tony) Crow; ten great grandchildren:  Remington, Keegan, Kelsea, Dominic, Caylee, and five additional; two great great grandchildren; and brothers:  James (Julie) Potter of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Donald Lee (Barbara) Potter of Georgia, and Robert Potter of Des Moines, IA.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son James Joseph Chrestensen, infant daughter JoDean, and sister Dorothy Limoges.