Cornelia ''Connie'' Amelia Bethge Obituary (1912

Her parents were Frederick Heintz and Louise Nee Goehle. Connie was three years old when they moved to Minnesota. She grew up on a farm in SW Minnesota and completed school through the eighth grade. She was confirmed at age 14 in Fulda, Minnesota. As a young woman she worked as a hired girl helping mothers with new babies. During WW II she worked at the shipyards in Tacoma, Washington. She met her husband, Louis Bethge, while he was in the Air Force stationed at McChord Field and they were married in 1944. After Louis left the service they lived in Tacoma and Bremerton. While rasining her own two boys, she also served as a foster mother to over 20 children. She enjoyed working outdoors, farm work and growing flowers. She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Port Orchard, Washington. Two sons, Paul and Roland preceded her in death.One foster daughter Cheryl also preceded her in death. She is survived by her two grandchildren. ''When Storms of Life are Fierce and Strong'' by Connie Bethge ''When storms of life are fierce and strong, The flight, the strife is weary long, Satan attacks on every side; Come quickly, Lord, with me abide. Oh God, thy ways are not my way. Help guide and keep me safe each day. Lest in my weakness I might fall. Oh,loving Savior, hear my call. Come unto me, the Savior pleads. Before you ask I'll fill your needs I would not have one sinner stray. Be still and know that I am God; Wait on the Lord. Wait on the lord. No thing can sever you from me; Not now nor in eternity.'' A Beautiful Lady, May She Rest in Peace.