Betty was born February 3rd, 1924 in Tampico, IL, the daughter of Jack and Ruth (Near) Bond. She married Kenneth Harms on November 30, 1944 in Rock Falls, IL. Kenny preceded her in death on August 4th, 2008.
Together Betty and Ken farmed near Byron, Dixon, Apple River, and Rockford, IL. Once retired from farming, she continued to be the great cook and baker, grow her garden and flowers, volunteer for the Red Cross, quilt with her church group, embroider and do her coloring books, walk, but most of all play cards and games with her family and friends.
She is survived by 4 of her 5 children, Stan (Judy) Harms of Longmont, CO, Sharon Harms of San Diego, CA, Joe(Anne) Harms of Durand, IL, Ron Harms of Rockford, IL, one brother Jim Bond, 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken Harms, her sister Marge and one brother Jack, her son Steve Harms, her daughter-in-law Deb Harms, and one great-grandson Dylan.
A gathering will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL on Thursday, March 27th beginning @ 10:00 a.m., followed by Memorial Services @ 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Bree Truax officiating. Lunch will follow at the church.
At 1:30 p.m., you are welcome to join the family at the final burial site, Oak Knoll Cemetary, North of Sterling on Rte. 40, left-hand entrance. She will lie with her beloved Ken.
In memory, flowers are very welcome for the service or in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Red Cross, www.redcross.org. A suggested florist is Lundstrom Florist & Greenhouse, Sterling, IL.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
