Elizabeth “Betty” Dickinson, 88, of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Dec. 22, 2024, at CentraCare Health System in Melrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with the Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Elizabeth Louise Dickinson, known as Betty Lou, Betty to most of her relatives, was born to Raymond and Mathilda (Heinz) Dickinson Feb. 26, 1936. She was raised by Theodore and Grace Pflipsen. Betty was a lifetime member of the Melrose community and church. She worked at Jennie-O Foods in Melrose until she retired at age 62. After retirement, she volunteered at Pine Villa, which she loved very much. She liked visiting with the residents, and they liked her too. She liked putting puzzles together, word searches and coloring on her iPad. Betty enjoyed when people would stop by to visit her. She especially liked it when Gary and Andy would take her fishing. She usually out-fished them both. Betty loved helping anybody, especially her sister, Donna Mae, with anything. Betty loved spending time with family, especially during holidays, birthdays, etc.
Betty is survived by her sister, Donna Mae Frank; brother Gary (Evonne) Pflipsen; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mathilda Dickinson; foster parents Ted and Grace Pflipsen; sisters Viola, Dorothy, Beatrice and Irene; brothers Virgil, Bobby, Donald, Jimmy, Raymond, Paul, Elmer and Donald Pflipsen; and her beloved furry friend, Murphy.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.
