Lany, Betty L. age 97, of Edina, MN went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2019. Betty grew up near Como Park in Saint Paul and graduated from Washington High School. During WWII, Betty lived in southern California. Married during the war, she later lived in Richfield for 20 years and then Edina for 46 years. Likeable and good-natured, Betty had the gift of a long life and a joyful heart. She loved her family and took delight in her home, going to church, hard work, sewing, her Scottish heritage, Big Band music and dining out. She also enjoyed travel in the U.S. and Europe with her husband John, to whom she was married for 69 years. Survived by children Cheryl Lany and James (Mary) Lany and grandchildren Thomas Lany and Brian Lany. Betty was preceded in death by husband John C. Lany, parents Thomas Douglas and Violette Roach Turnbull, step-mother Mathilda Turnbull and brother John (Jack) Turnbull. The family appreciates the extraordinary care of internist Dr. Gary Brunkow and caregivers Anita, Claire and Marcy. Memorial Service Thurs., June 27 at 1:30 pm, Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Colonial Church of Edina. Private interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on June 23, 2019