Laures Simmons

Posted on: Mar 13, 2024 at 3:33 AM

Posted on: Mar 13, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Happy (late) Birthday Debby! I hope this coming year is full of blessings for you!

Posted on: Mar 13, 2022 at 3:33 AM

Nancy, Happy Early "70th" Birthday - 2 weeks early! I did not want to miss wishing you all the best on this particular birthday! 70 is a biggie! I had mine back in March and will soon be able to let it go - sadly, only to be replaced by 71! You just can't win in the fight against time! I hope that you get some great time with your son (?) and grandchildren. Many blessings to you and yours!!!

Posted on: Sep 14, 2021 at 1:41 AM

Denise, thank you so much for posting Andy's obituary notice. I was wonderful to read. Thank you again. Laures Simmons

Posted on: Aug 27, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Posted on: Mar 27, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Susan, I just saw that your birthday was just 3 days after mine! HAPPY (late) BIRTHDAY!!! How does it feel to be '70'? I am NOT in shock - I have had 70 years to prepare for it! I hope this finds you healthy and well and enjoying your grandchildren. What a gift they are! All the best to you Susan!

Posted on: Mar 13, 2021 at 3:33 AM

Posted on: Mar 13, 2020 at 3:33 AM

Linda, thank you so much for posting the info on Coach Kipp. He was a wonderful man and it was good to read about his family life. Thanks!

Posted on: Mar 13, 2019 at 3:33 AM

I remember meeting Betsy for the first time in 8th grade at Southwest. She was always one of the most delightful and kind people I have ever met. We went on to UMKC together and also worked at the Girl Scout camp in the Ozarks for two summers together. That second summer she was very ill and had to be hospitalized for some weeks. They found that a valve in her heart had some scar tissue and was harboring bacteria. Thankfully it was then treated with antibiotics and she made a full recovery. I had hoped she would be able to conquer this cancer as quickly. My heart is broken to lose my dear friend, but I am thankful for our friendship all these years.

Here is Betsy's extended obituary from her sister Mary Edwards:                                                                        

                                 Elizabeth (Betsy) Ruth Titterington Obituary

 Elizabeth Ruth Titterington was born June 9, 1951 in Kansas City and died after a brief illness with metastatic colon cancer. She is survived by her husband, Reverend Dr. Michael Brecke, stepchildren Anna and Matthew Brecke, four siblings; Dr. Frank W. Titterington III (Barbara), John Ross Titterington (Beth), Mary Frances Titterington Edwards (Doug), Paul Paterson Titterington (Cheryl Dillard), seven nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, William, her parents Betty and Frank Titterington, and her sister, Judy Lindsay.

Betsy attended E.F. Swinney and W.C. Bryant grade schools and was a 1969 graduate of Southwest High School in Kansas City. She graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

After working for the Kansas City Parks Department and then a job in Palo Alto, California, Betsy found her true passion, that of directing races. She was involved with the Kansas City Marathon, Children’s Mercy Run, Plaza Classic, St. Pat’s Run, Trolley Run and Baptist Medical Center Triathlon, just to name a few.

Another passion of Betsy’s was that of cooking. She received a degree at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California and co-founded the Culinary Center of Kansas City.

After Betsy’s marriage August 19, 2001, she and Michael moved to Door County, Wisconsin where she taught at the Savory Spoon Cooking School, was a cook at the Clearing Folk School and then became a Cheese Monger.

Upon returning to Kansas City, Betsy joined her sister, Mary and nephew, Paul at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.

Betsy had an incredible loving spirit that created much joy and gratitude among those fortunate enough to know her.

Her memorial service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 18 at First Lutheran Church, 6400 State Line Road, Mission Hills, KS 66208.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Lutheran Church or a donation to the Titterington memorial fountain at Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112.