Betty Jo (Honn) Cavin, 95, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas.
Betty was born on April 14, 1929 to Lawrence Evan Honn and Anna Matilta (Koweppen) Honn in Attica, Kansas. After the death of her mother in 1934, when Betty was only 5 years old, she was raised by her grandparents, Elmer and Altha Honn. She grew up on a farm 6 miles north of Attica. At the age of 10 years old, her grandfather, Elmer, passed away leaving her and her grandmother to take care of the farm. Betty's Uncle John came over and taught her her how to milk the cows, which fortunately she liked to do. She milked 4 cows every morning by 7:30 a.m. and then still left in time to make it to school without being late.
At the age of 9 or 10 she began taking piano lessons. Due to this being in the depression, her grandmother paid for her piano lessons with produce, jellies, jams and even chickens. The bartering system served her well.
She received Jesus Christ as her Savior on December 19, 1946 at the age of 17. She graduated from Attica High School in 1947. After graduation she left the farm to go to Baptist Bible Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. This was quite an adjustment for a 'farm girl'.
On December 1, 1949, she married the love of her life, Dean Cavin. Betty was preceded in death by Dean on July 11, 2019. They were blessed in their marriage with 69 years together, only missing 70 yrs by 5 months with Dean's passing. Their love is a wonderful example to their children and grandchildren that love can last and persevere. In 1950 Betty and Dean went to Baptist Bible College. Dean was studying to become a pastor. Betty used her talents of piano playing in every church Dean pastored. She felt that God gave her that talent just for that reason and was thankful for it. The focus of her life was being a good wife, a good mother to their two children and being the best preacher's wife she could be by helping her husband in the ministry for nearly 60 years.
She leaves behind her son, Joel and wife Georgia of Virginia Beach, Virginia; her daughter Sara Just and husband Dennis of Newton, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Memorials may be designated in her memory to Faith Baptist Church, Attica, Kansas.
A family graveside will be held.
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.