Betty Lou Newbanks

Betty L. Newbanks (Baker), age 94, died June 10, 2022 peacefully in her sleep at Methodist Hospital. Betty was born March 18, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Omer and Bessie Baker. August 24, 1946, Betty married Harold Newbanks and had 4 children. They enjoyed camping and fishing as a family. Betty and Harold bought the neighborhood bar, Harold’s Bar, in 1969 where they developed many friendships. Betty’s family and friends will miss her quick wit and words of wisdom but are all comforted in knowing she lived a wonderful life of 94 years and she was ready to be reunited with her husband in heaven.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Harold Sr., her parents, sister, daughter Patricia Broyles, son-in-law Michael Childers, great-grandchildren Brandon Childers and Morgan Robinson. She is survived by her son Harold Jr, daughters Linda Childers and Monica Pingel (Randy); grandchildren: Brian Childers, Michael Todd Childers and Wendy Childers, Lisa Wager, Memoree Robinson, Lacee Newbanks, Randy Petersen, Tanner Pingel and Alyssa Pingel; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service Friday, June 24th at 1pm at John A Gentleman, 72nd Street Chapel. A memorial designation will be determined by the family at a later date