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Betty Irelandof Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, May 31, 2004
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Betty Nell Mansfield was born March 8, 1923 in Center, Nebraska, the daughter of Benjamin J. and Leafy A (Larson) Mansfield. The family moved to Niobrara, Nebraska when Betty was twelve days old. In 1929, Betty moved with her family to Bennett County, south of Vetal. She attended country school and Bennett County High School.
Betty was united in marriage to Forrest "Shorty" Ireland, May 16, 1942 in Valentine, Nebraska. Their first four years of marriage were spent ranching and farming in Bennett and Todd counties, moving to Washabaugh County thirteen miles southwest of Belvidere, on April 13, 1946. While at the Belvidere ranch, they raised their six children: Jerry, Howard, Kenny, Connie, Harold and Ronald.
In 1979, they retired from the ranch and moved into Kadoka, where they have since resided.
Betty was a member of and served countless hours in behalf of the Kadoka Presbyterian Church, the Kadoka Presbyterian Women, Order of Eastern Star, the Kadoka Lions Club, and the South Dakota Cowbelles.
Betty was beloved by all who knew her. She was active in her community her whole life and one of her greatest pleasures was bringing joy to those around her. She was always there to lend a helping hand. Betty enjoyed needlework, blessing many people with handmade quilts, doilies, and afghans. Her greatest love was her family
Grateful for having shared her life include her husband of sixty-two years, Forrest H. "Shorty" Ireland; six children Jerry Ireland and his wife Pam of Miami, Oklahoma, Howard Ireland and his wife Cathy of Belvidere, SD; Kenny Ireland and his wife Lyndy of Philip, Connie Holso and her husband Seig of Cody, Wyoming; Harold Ireland and his wife Edith of Ft. Belvoir, VA, and J. Ronald Ireland and his wife Thesa of Kadoka; twenty grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; a brother John A. "Bert" Mansfield and his wife Eaulalia of Martin; and a sister Joyce Handcock of Long Valley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour prior to the services at the auditorium on Friday.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004 at the Kadoka City Auditorium with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment will be in the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Funeral Services
2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 4, 2004
Kadoka City Audiotrium in Kadoka