Bette Ann Fellows

ROCHESTER, MINN: Bette A. Fellows, 70, of Rochester, passed away February 28, 2011 at Samaritan Bethany Heights after a lengthy battle with dementia with lewybodies. Bette was born February 9, 1941 in Rochester, MN to Newton and Lucille (Muller) Haggerty. Bette attended Rochester Central High School and graduated from John Marshall's first graduating class in 1959. Bette married Duane Fellows on June 9, 1963 at St. John's Catholic Church in Rochester, MN> They made their home in Rochester and raised their children, Kimberly and Todd. Bette worked for the Methodist Hospital, ABC, Tupperware and was a full time mother and home maker. She was an active volunteer for Hoover Elementary School, Rochester Youth Hockey and both Samaritan Bethany locations as well as being a longtime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching baseball, hockey, Wheel of Fortune and football, especially John Marshall and the Vikings. Bette liked being with people, she had a wonderful sense of humor, a lovely smile and a hearty laugh. She loved her family, grandchildren and friends. Bette is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Duane; daughter, Kimberly DiPasquale of Las Vegas, NV; son, Todd (Christy) Fellows of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Jordan DiPasquale (5), Grant Fellows (7) and Claire Fellows (4); sisters, Teresa (Donald) Dahl of Rochester, Mary Jo (Jim) Stockfleth of Medford, OR and Kathleen (Chuck) Heath of Lawrence, KS. Bette was preceded in death by her father, Newton Haggerty; mother, Lucille Nigon and stepfather, Leo Nigon.Bette will be missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW., Rochester where a prayer service will begin at 6:30 PM. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00AM Thursday, March 3, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church 1315 12th Ave. NW, Rochester with visitation from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Research 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.