Betty Aller

Betty Jean Aller, 88, of Des Moines, IA, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024,

in the comfort of her home.

Betty's wonderful life began on July 2, 1935, in the loving care of her parents, Frank and

Louiza Cross. She shared her youth with two older siblings, Frank and Josephine, both

of whom predeceased Betty. Upon turning nineteen, Betty married her husband of 45

years, Larry Aller. She remained by Larry's side until his passing in 2000. Betty and

Larry enjoyed playing card games and traveling to the Lake of the Ozarks. Betty was

best known as a fierce and loving wife who always made sure the dishes were washed

but was never afraid to chase Larry on top of a garage roof or two when his tinkering

went awry.

Betty and Larry had three beautiful children, Larry Douglas (predeceased), Mary Ann,

and Susie. Betty was an expert in motherhood. She took immense pride in raising

children who shared her passion for hard work and a steadfast determination to do right

by others.

Following the passing of her husband, Betty was blessed to share her home of seventy

years with her granddaughter Dana, and great-grandchildren Billy and Justin. These

four shared a special bond founded in love, baking, and more card games. One could

often drive by her house and find Betty enjoying her yard work or making lunch for one

of her boys. No matter what she was doing, Dana, Billy, and Justin were right by her

Side.

Betty was the matriarch of a large and closely bonded family. Her door was always

open, and her phone constantly rang with calls from her beloved kin. Betty is survived

by her daughters Mary Ann and Susie; her grandchildren Dana, Andy, Cory, Jordan, and

Ennis; and her great-grandchildren Billy, Justin, Colby, Cooper, Lorelei, Graham, and

Ella.

Please join us in honoring Betty on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1 P.M at Elm Grove

Cemetery in Des Moines.

Additionally, please join us at Betty's longtime home at 4235 SE 17th St. in Des Moines on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 1 P.M. to gather and honor her love for family, cooking, and baking. We welcome but do not expect the sharing of your favorite dishes or desserts.