Cora Bethke

Cora Bethke, was born March 12, 1921 at Organ Cave, West Virginia to Kenley and Mary Burdette on the family farm. After completing High school Cora graduated in 1941 from West Virginia University with a degree in Botany. She worked as a seed analyst at Chicago, Illinois and finally at Colorado A and M Collage in Collins, Co. where she met her husband, August Bethke. They were married in Greeley, Colorado in 1950. Cora accepted Christ as her savior when she was seven years old and baptized in a little creek back in West Virginia. Soon after her marriage to August, she reaffirmed her faith and was confirmed in the Lutheran church. In July of 1956, after relocating permanently to Idaho, Cora, and August became members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert.

Cora loved the ministry and people of Trinity. Over the years she served in various capacities from Sunday School teacher, to treasurer. Cora loved the national world of plants and animals. Her favorite flowers were roses and she spent endless hours bird watching. Cora was an avid reader. Her cat Eddy was her faithful companion in later years. Cora and August enjoyed traveling and there were many family trips around the United States.

Cora is preceded in death by her husband August and Son-In-Law Garis. She is survived by her daughter Barbara, son Paul and Daughter-In-Law Karen, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. On April 7th God blessed Cora with a holy death and took her home to rest eternally with Jesus. Precious in our sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Rupert. Private family burial will be held in the Paul Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

Funeral Service Date of Service: Apr. 14, 2016