Obituary
Betty L. Hilligoss, 102, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at The Waters of Columbia City in Columbia City, IN. Born in Kosciusko County, IN, she was a daughter to the late Howard and Ethel (Trisler) Ulrey. Betty married Robert R. Hilligoss on May 10, 1937 and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2008. She worked at United Tech as a quality inspector, retiring in 1987. Betty was a faithful member of Columbia City Church of the Brethren and Order of the Eastern Star, earning her 50 year pin. Betty enjoyed cooking, playing Euchre, gardening and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Peggy (Terry) Krider and Deb (Mike) Roy; grandchildren, Greg Krider, Jason (DeAnna) Krider, Angie (Nick) Lund, and Traci Stephens; and great-grandchildren, Austin Krider, Brooke Krider, Darren Krider, Cameron Krider, Haylee Lund, Eli Lund, Ava Lund and Addison Lund. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Hilligoss; sisters, Dorothy Bowman and Doris Bechtold; and grandchildren, Andrea Roy, Brad Hilligoss and Bryan Hilligoss. Funeral service 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation from 10:00am to 1:00pm prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia City Church of the Brethren. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens.