Betty Havens

Betty Jane Havens

November 11, 1938 - July 8, 2025

Betty Jane Havens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed

away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Snowflake, Arizona. She was 86 years old.

Born on November 11, 1938, in Libertyville, Illinois, Betty spent her early years there and

attended school through the 11th grade before relocating to Arizona, where she later

earned her GED in 1982.

Betty dedicated much of her professional life to serving others, working as a home health

nurse and as a clerk for Sears from 1986 to 1995. More importantly, she devoted her life to

sharing the love of Jesus. Saved in Arizona in the 1980s, Betty never stopped telling others

about her Savior.

She moved to Show Low, Arizona, in 1992 and actively attended Calvary Chapel, later

joining Calvary Baptist Church in May 2012. Together with her late husband, Fred Havens

(who preceded her in death in 2004), Betty served in a children's clown ministry that

brought joy and the gospel to young hearts.

Her tireless commitment to ministry included years of service in Vacation Bible School and

Operation Christmas Child. Betty was known for her warm hospitality, faithfully arriving

early every week to prepare coffee for her Seniors' Bible study and ensuring every monthly

birthday was celebrated with cake. She was a loving and generous soul, always ready to

talk about Jesus and always inspiring those around her with her joy and faith.

Betty was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Havens, in 2020. She is survived by

three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Calvary

Baptist Church, 241 E. McNeil, Show Low, AZ 85901.