Betty Jean Ronan, entered into eternal rest on September 3, 2014 in Boynton Beach, FL. She was born July 15, 1925, in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Wires Fouse.
She graduated Kent State University in 1946 earning a B.S. Degree. Upon graduation she worked as a Dietician at Southside Hospital, Youngstown, OH. After moving back to WV, Betty taught at Wells High School in Newell, WV, before taking a position as a Dietitian at Weirton General Hospital. This became her home for many years to come. She was Director of Dietary and was involved in the design of the new Medical Center in Weirton. Later to become the Director of Support Services at Weirton Medical Center. Betty was a Past President of the West Virginia Dietetics Association. She was the Dining Editor of Today's Chef,
Magazine, Pittsburgh, PA. Finally, she was President of Ronan Consulting Services specializing in Food Facility Management. Upon retirement in 1986 she moved to Florida which was a lifelong dream. She had visited FL with her two young daughters for two week vacations every summer for 15 years.
Betty loved gardening. Her cactus garden today is a thing of beauty. She was also an extensive traveler visiting many exotic locations around the world and domestically. She was particularly fond of Hong Kong, Germany, Tahiti and many Caribbean Islands.
Left to Lovingly carry on her memory are Daughter Pam / Burt Shaw with whom she resided in Boynton Beach, FL. Daughter Terrie/ Craig White of Willis, TX. Grandson, Colby/ Khrystyn White and Great Granddaughter, Aria of Houston, TX.
Cousins Don/Pam Fouse, Janet Sue/Pete Dudgeon, Ken/ Loydene Champion
and Irene McIntosh.
In addition, there are those who held special places in her heart and life;
Mary Ann Ralston, " her 3rd Daughter", her "adopted Grandchildren", Kara Goodman, Christy Maynard, Tanya McTurnan and Justin McTurnan. Her best friend and traveling companion, Harriet Reynolds. Lifetime school friend, Rose Powell. Friends and confidants, Kay Vidich, Carolyn Childers and Winona Sahler.
Betty's Faith in God was most Important to her. Although we are sad to lose her here on earth we are Joyous because we know we will see her again in Heaven.
Betty's ashes will be interred at Columbiana County Memorial Park in the near future.