Betty Jean Kemper passed away in Centennial, Colorado on May 28,2023. She was 97 years old.

Betty Jean was born near Champion, Nebraska , to Edson Smith and Pauline Davidson Smith. She married Ben Kemper March 31,1943, in Mitchell, Kansas. Betty Jean's greatest joy was her family and her home.

Survivors include Gayle Ball and son-in-law Mike Ball, six grandsons, Scott Kemper, Todd Kemper and Clark Kemper Jr. Keith Ball, Jamie Ball and Mark Ball.

Her memorial service will be held Friday, June 23, 10:30am at Highline Community Church 6160 S. Wabash Way Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.