Betty Lou Danner

Betty Lou Camilla (Kielmeyer) Danner, 90, a resident of Keizer OR, died Wednesday,
December 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born
June 10, 1928, in Fergus Falls, MN, the only child
of Erwin W. and Camilla M. (Just) Kielmeyer. She
graduated from Fergus Falls High School before
attending Electronic Radio-Television Institute in
Minneapolis, MN. Following completion of her
training in 1946, she accepted a position in Portland,
OR as a communications operator with United
Airlines. There she met Raymond S. Danner. They
were married at Madeleine Catholic Church, Portland, on February 20, 1949. They moved from Portland to Pendleton, OR in
1952 when Raymond opened his law practice. From 1950 to 1957 they had
five children (Raymond, Paul, Thomas, Linda and Mark). Betty Lou was
a devoted mother and cherished her children. She was an active member
of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She also volunteered as a Cub Scout Den
Mother, Swim team timer and Altar Society member. She and Raymond
were members of the Pendleton Elks Lodge and Mr. and Mrs. Dance Club.
She loved boating and waterskiing at the McNary Yacht Club at Hat Rock
(OR). In 1973 she and Ray relocated to Keizer, OR where they built two
homes. They would sail in the San Juan Islands (WA) throughout the years,
enjoying fresh caught crab and scenic harbors and had many wonderful
hours traveling. In December 1997 Ray died. Betty Lou never remarried.
She was active with St. Edwards Catholic Church working with the Meals
on Wheels program and a crochet group donating over 100 shawls. She
also volunteered at the Willamette Lutheran Home, visiting residents and
brightening their days. Betty Lou continued living in her home until 2017
before moving to assisted living in Keizer. She valued the company of her
many friends and companion Michael Zimmerman. Together they enjoyed
attending mass at St. Edwards, playing dominos, and taking trips to Puerto
Vallarta, Sunriver and the Oregon Coast. Betty Lou was a beautiful, kind,
selfless individual who would always offer a smile or needed encouragement
to everyone.
Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. She is survived by
her 5 children and their spouses (Raymond /Linda; Paul/Dian; Tom/Janet;
Linda/Mike; and Mark/Sara), 7 grandchildren (Jessica, Charley, Emma,
Jeremy, Kristin, Austin and Alison) and 6 great grandchildren (Nasima,
Neela, Declan, Adelie, Kiley and Colby).