Betty Jane Boomgarden

Betty Jane Boomgarden, age 89, of Madelia, MN, died on December 12, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN. Service will be held at the Church of Christ-Madelia on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 am, visitation at the church for one hour before the funeral. Covid 19 guidelines will be followed, including limited capacity, wearing masks and social distancing. The clergy will be Pastor Jeff Peterson. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Madelia. Betty Jane Boomgarden, daughter of Allen and Francis (Booth) Greeley, was born March 27, 1931 in rural Madelia. She grew up in Madelia and was a graduate from Madelia High School. Betty married Raymond Boomgarden on July 12, 1951. The couple lived in Amboy, MN until 1968 when they bought a hobby farm near Madelia. Betty remained on the farm until her death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Madelia. She worked at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia for 36 years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, visiting with friends and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by her daughter, Marlyse (Wayne) Oswald of Winnebago, MN; sons Ken (Judy) Boomgarden and Duane (Luanne) Boomgarden, both of Madelia; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Greeley of Madelia, Jim Greeley of Phoenix, AZ, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Boomgarden in 2011 and grandson, Ben Boomgarden. Visitation 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, December 18, 2020 Church of Christ 513 1st St Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, December 18, 2020 Church of Christ 513 1st St Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Riverside Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3, Flanders Ave. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062