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Obit: Betty Lou Henson

She will be remembered for her unconditional love and avid enthusiasm for any and all games. 

Betty Lou Henson (Davis), age 75, passed away peacefully on October 13th after facing cancer with incredible strength and grace. 

Betty Henson was born April 19th 1950 in Minneapolis MN. She was married to her husband, Don Henson for 52 years. She will be remembered for her unconditional love and avid enthusiasm for any and all games. 

Betty is proceeded in death by her Mother, Marie Davis and sister, Vickie Nelson. She is survived by husband Donald Henson, children, Kari(Josh) Hietala, Matthew Henson, grandchildren, Simone, Carter, Olivia, Aidan, Siblings, Thomas(Leslie) Davis, John Davis and many other extended family members and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play 107 Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins, MN 55343 on Sunday, November 23rd at 4:00.

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