Rev. William R. Betteridge Jr., 81 of East Liverpool, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Calcutta Health Care following a lengthy illness.
He was born in East Liverpool on September 6, 1937 a son of the late William R. Betteridge Sr. and Beulah (Bowers) Betteridge. He was a graduate of Geneva College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a Boy Scout leader and played semi-pro softball. Rev. Betteridge was very dedicated to the Presbyterian Church serving as a minister for 43 years at West Beaver, New Lebanon, Longs Run, Pleasant Grove and Riverside Presbyterian churches. He was a member of both the Upper Ohio Valley and Eastminster Presbyteries.
He is survived by his wife Nancy (Holden) Betteridge whom he married October 10, 1997; four sons: Gregory (Glenda) Betteridge of Conneaut, OH, Steven (Kimberly) Betteridge of Lemoore, CA, Michael (Shelley) Betteridge of Warren, OH and Keith (Jane) Betteridge of Alexandria, IN; a daughter: Marilyn (Brian) Douglas of Columbiana, OH; a brother: Jack (Nancy) Betteridge of Wellsville, OH; grandchildren: Christopher (Blake), Rebecca, Benjamin, Shawn, Jeremy, Jessica, Angila, Patrick, Jill, Morganne, Melody, Nathaniel and Bruce and 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife: Lois (Plate) Betteridge: a sister: Louise Ann Jobe and a daughter-in-law: Marjorie Giering Betteridge.
A memorial service will be held at Longs Run Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 4 with Pastor Bruce Ballentine officiating.
The Family will be present to receive friends on Friday at the church from 3pm up until the time of service at 4PM. The Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes is in charge of his arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to DCI, Calcutta Health Care and Community Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations in Bill’s name be directed to the church or charity of your choice.
Family and friends may view this obituary or send condolences online at www.martinmacleanaltmeyer.com or by visiting the funeral homes Facebook page.
Date: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Date: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm
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Ruthellen Bates posted on 3/16/19
Rev. Bill is one of the finest persons I have ever met. I knew him and another friend of ours, Gene Richter, at the seminary. They were marvelous friends there and later in the ministry. God has blessed many, many persons through the ministry and life of Bill. May God bless you, his wife, and his children and grandchildren. May we who have known Bill become instruments of the peace and goodwill of Christ. Many blessings to all of you. May Bill inspire us to show his joy, goodwill, generosity and kindness to others.