Betty Mae Caldwell Meyer
May 4, 1923 ~ December 11, 2014
Betty Mae Caldwell Meyer, 91, of Mount Vernon passed away at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 11, 2014. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, from 4-6 p.m. at Morgan Funeral & Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon. Memorial services will be held at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Following the services lunch will be served. A private family interment will be held at Campbell Cemetery. Betty was born May 4, 1923 in rural Lisbon, Iowa, the daughter of Albert Tink and Esther (Daubenmier) Stoneking. She was united in marriage to R. Paul Caldwell on June 7, 1940. Two children were born to that union, Judith and Robert. Betty married Arthur W. Meyer on June 26, 1969. His children, Steven and Douglas joined this union. Bettys career included working for many years at Collins Radio, and retired as a valuable employee of the Cornell College Admissions Office in Mount Vernon. She was an active member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon American Legion Auxiliary, Model A Club and Antique Automobile Club of America. Survivors include children, Judith Caldwell Penn (friend, Ralph Morse) of Cedar Rapids and Robert Caldwell of Mount Vernon; stepchildren Steven Meyer (Maureen) of North Liberty and Douglas Meyer of Hinesville, Georgia; grandchildren, Robert Penn of Cedar Rapids and Julie Penn Johnson (Eric) of Marion; step-grandchildren, Melissa Meyer Plummer (Glenn) of North Liberty and Heath Meyer (Nicki) of Coralville; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandsons. Survivors also include a niece, Pearl Zingula Brown; nephew, David Zingula; and sister in law, Marjorie Meyer of Wisconsin She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Paul Caldwell and Arthur Meyer; siblings Geraldine Zingula and Donald Stoneking. Memorial donations in support of the Mount Vernon All Veterans Memorial may be directed to Mount Vernon Bank & Trust, 206 First Street SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314. Please share your support and condolences with Bettys family on her tribute wall at www.morganfuneralchoices.com under obituaries.
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Betty lived life to the fullest. A remarkable lady! Thoughts are with Judy and Bob during this time. Jean and Larry
Betty will be missed at Gwen’s restaurant. She would come in every Saturday with her cousin, Pauline and she always looked so beautiful. She loved it when my family would come over and sing to her on her birthday or at Christmas time. Our sincere sympathy to Judy and Bob and know that we will never forget her lovely face. Anita Nost
I met Betty during the time I was helping her sister-in-law, Marj Meyer. The two of them entertained me by sharing their many memories and stories of their lives as part of the Meyer family. Betty’s smile could light up a room, and she was as beautiful on the inside as she was outwardly. I will miss Betty greatly. I send my deepest sympathy to her family.
I was saddened to read of Betty’s death. It always seemed to me that she enjoyed life to the fullest and that very few obstacles could stop her She was a well-loved member of Cornell’s admissions team (Judy continued Betty’s reign. My thoughts are with the family. Peace, Suki Cell
What a Gal! Betty was a fantastic neighbor, full of spirit, quick wit, and an eagle eye. She was a rib jabber, a super-cackler, and and an all-around great Friend. Of the many things I will remember, I think my favorite will be when we took our son Kai to meet her, and she held him and laughed. Oh! How many times had I heard that laugh? How she had likely held me at the same age, with my Mom looking on. That sparkle in her eye when she handed him back, that knowing look that only Betty could give when things were good. What a loss to our communities, that kind of joie de vivre! Rest in Peace, Betty. You were Loved. -Alexis Gallegos, Seattle, WA
What a wonderful neighbor. We were fortunate to live across the street from Betty for 25 years. She always was cheerful and appreciative or any help that we could give her. We reminded her of her visits earlier in life to Arizona. She will be greatly missed. Jim and Karen Steffen
What a great lady! We loved to visit her and hear her stories of the old days in Mt Vernon and Lisbon. She always found something to smile about and loved to laugh. We will miss her. Jeff & Denice Cardon
I met Betty only twice but will forever remember her great smile and zest for life. What a beautiful lady…inside and out. RIP Betty. PJ Rasmussen
I think of Betty as a strong woman who embraced life and faced its challenges with determination. She was upbeat and she had a lot of style! I am glad I knew her. My best wishes to the family. Sara Gaarde
Betty was a grand lady graced with humor and intellect. She will be dearly missed by the community. Diane Krivo