Elizabeth Ann Flatten

HOUSTONElizabeth "Betty" Ann Flatten, 84 of Houston, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston.Betty, the oldest of six children, was born in Caledonia on February 12, 1930 to Elmer and Anna (Laugen) Stene. She grew up in Houston and attended Houston High School. Because Betty was friendly and loved visiting with people, she enjoyed waitressing for many years at Solberg's Café. There, she was introduced to Leonard Flatten, and they were married on December 28, 1961 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston. They enjoyed traveling together and had visited numerous places including New Orleans, Hawaii, Alaska, and Norway. After Leonard retired, they spent several summers at Huddles Resort on Leech Lake near Walker. Betty kept busy with many local organizations, such as Iris Garden Club, Badger Homemakers, Looney Valley Do-Day Ladies and WOW, Sarah Circle, and was a proud Eastern Star member for over 50 years. Her delightful spirit, quick humor and ability to know who everyone was will greatly be missed.Betty is survived by her daughters, Roxanne (Jim) Grondin of Houston, Rochelle (Mitch) Belina of Owatonna, and Ronda (Gary) Oesterle of Caledonia; grandchildren, Nikki (Greg) Johann, Alan and Brandi Oesterle, and Rachel and Katie Belina; step-grandson, Ed (Lori) Grondin; siblings, Ruth Ann (Dick) Harms, Elaine (Harv) Swier, David (Jeanelle) Stene, and Ervin (Rosie) Stene; sister-in-law, Luella Graf; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard, in 2008; stepmother, Gyneth Stene, brother, Wally Stene; brother-in-law, Lawrence Graf.Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Houston and also one hour prior to the service at church. Funeral service will be 11am on Thursday at Looney Valley Lutheran Church in rural Houston led by Reverend Jan King. Burial will follow in Stone Church Cemetery.The family prefers memorials be designated to Looney Valley Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.Please share a memory of Betty with her family and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/483545