Everett Dean Betts, age 15, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo.
He was born April 26, 2009, in St. Joseph, Mo., to Scott and Betsy (Quail) Betts.
Everett was a dedicated student who finished his freshman year at Hugoton High School. Despite his young age, he had already shown great promise in various fields. He was a proud member of the Junior National Honor Society. Beyond the classroom, Everett participated in football, powerlifting, and golf. His passion for academics and athletics exemplified his determination and drive to always push himself to new heights.
Everett was a beloved youth group member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal and Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton. His faith was a guiding light in his life, shaping him into the kind-hearted and compassionate individual that he was known to be by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Although Everett's time with us was cut short, his memory will live on through all those whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Betsy Betts of Liberal; brother, Tucker Betts of Kansas City; grandparents, Dennis and Kathy Quail of Brookfield, Mo.; grandmother, Jennie Evans of Liberal; uncle and aunt, James and Mariko Betts of Liberal; aunt, Tara Logan and Dawn Rushton of Liberal; uncle and aunt, Colton and Rachel Quail of Brookfield, Mo.; aunt and uncle, Melissa and Daniel Paalhar of Marceline, Mo.; and seven cousins: Morgan Paalhar, Hannah Paalhar, Bryce Paalhar, Nylah Quail, Bentlee Betts, Blayden Betts, and Bristol Betts.
Everett was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Steve Betts and Dan Evans; uncle, Dustin Betts; and grandmother, Becky Betts.
• Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at First Southern Baptist Church at 621 N. Western Ave. in Liberal, with Pastor Todd Brown presiding.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at First Southern Baptist Church at 621 N. Western Ave. in Liberal.
Memorials are suggested to the Everett Betts Memorial Fund in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, KS 67901.
Condolences may be left at www.hornungfuneralhome.com.
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