Elizabeth (Betty) Lucille Karis left our world on October 10, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on January 30, 1928, to Elizabeth and Charles White in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating high school, she worked for Sears Roebuck and Company where she met her husband George of 69 years. They were married on July 1, 1950, and in April of 1952 they had their first daughter, followed by 2 more daughters in 1953 and 1956.
She was a stay-at-home mom for quite some time and then went back to work for Sears. She retired at the tender age of 55, and she and her husband George followed their oldest daughter and son-in-law out to Salida, Colorado. In Salida she volunteered for the Chamber of Commerce, the Salida Hospital, the VFW women’s auxiliary and delivered meals on wheels.
In her younger days she enjoyed sewing and crocheting and even in her later years she kept trying to crochet. She was proceeded in death by her mother and father Elizabeth and Charles White, her husband George and son in law Dennis Daley. She is survived by her daughters Barabara Daley, Susan Karis and Diane Karis. Grandchildren, John Matusky, Louis Slechta, Sean (Lori) Daley, Matthew (Lauren) Daley, Michael (Jillian) Daley, and David (Holly) Daley. Great grandchildren, Aaliah, Savannah, Shawna, Lexi, Ashton, Sloan and Declan. Great grandchildren, Genevieve, Wayelon, Ellie, Sonny, Lennox and Aspen.
A graveside service will be held on October 24. 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences can be offered at lewisandglenn.com Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home in Salida.
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