Betty Jean Clark

Betty Jean Clark, an exceptionally beautiful soul, passed away peacefully in the Hospice Wing of St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on November 30, 2023. Betty is survived by her beloved husband Jack Sawyer of Wichita, and her three sons Dan (Kristin) Clothier of Leawood, Kansas, David (Marti) Clothier of Wichita and Gary (Julie) Clothier of San Jose, California. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Annie Clothier of San Jose, California, Jon (Carley) Clothier of Denton, Texas, David (Jessica) Clothier of The Colony, Texas, Stephanie (Chris) Oehlert of Olathe, Kansas, Peter (Angela) Clothier of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Ivy (Mike) Brock of Kansas City, Missouri. Betty was blessed with nine great grandchildren: Brigham Oehlert of Olathe, Hadley Knapic of Lawrence, Kansas, Ian Brock of Kansas City, Missouri, Tate and Abigail Clothier of Lee’s Summit, Vivian, Madelyn and Wyatt Clothier of The Colony and Ronnie Belle Clothier of Denton. Betty was born Betty Jean Coine in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on September 25, 1925, the fourth of the five children of Forrest and Oleta Coine. Her sisters Connie (Jim) Evans and Polly (Alvin) Hayward, and brothers Forrest Coine Jr. and Bill Coine preceded Betty in death. Betty was also preceded in death by her first husband Dr. Orval Clothier and her second husband, Robert Clark. If you’re lucky, there are people in your life who make you a better person. People who, by the sheer force of their personality, make you want to be a better person. They are always positive, even in the most negative circumstances. They are always good, even when the devil himself comes calling. To people who count themselves among the many, many friends and extended family of Betty Jean Coine Clothier Clark Sawyer, she was such a person. A memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 8007 Maple Street, Wichita, Kansas 67209, at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 6, 2024. In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family would appreciate memorial gifts to Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon Street, Wichita, KS 67203 or to her beloved Westwood Presbyterian Church. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. “If we see good in any and everything, we will be more peaceful in life. Goodness begets happiness, hence when we look at things positively, we manifest happy things in our lives.” ~ From “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale