Betty Colden

Stoughton- Betty Jane Colden, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Kenneth and Tilla Wright. Betty graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942 and from Madison General School of Nursing in 1946. In 1949 she married Dean Colden of Evansville, together they lived most of their married life in Madison. They were members of Midvale Lutheran Church for 40 years. Betty enjoyed golfing with the Midvale Heights Golf League and playing bridge with several groups. In 1997 Betty and Dean moved to Skaalen Retirement Village because of Dean's failing health. They joined First Lutheran Church where Betty was baptized, confirmed and married. Betty enjoyed serving with Circle #3 and quilting at First Lutheran. She also was involved with several Bridge groups in Stoughton. Betty is survived by her daughter, Sally (Jeff) BaDour of Cottage Grove; son, David (AC) Colden of Chicago; grandchildren, Dana Brunner and Dustin (Joanna) BaDour; great grandchildren, Delaney and Charlie; sister, Jackie Kittelson; several nieces and nephews; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean in 2001; and sisters, Marion and Agatha. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Skaalen Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Halom officiating. Friends may greet the family from 2:00 PM until the time of services Saturday. A light reception will follow the services. Memorials may be made to Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. A special thank you to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare Inc. and Skaalen for their dedication and care. Betty will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Please share your memories of Betty at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

Cress Funeral Service
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Stoughton, WI 53589
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