Betty R. Klein, wife of Judge Lee F. Klein, passed away on February 11, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born in North Tonawanda on February 6, 1924.

Besides her husband she is survived by a son L. Cort (trina) Klein and a daughter, Kris (Douglas) McLean, brother Karl (Gloria) Hildebrandt, sister, Janet (Late Robert) Duckworth and brother in-law Clyde (late Gretchen) Peters. She was predeceased by her sisters Dorothy (late John) Rowland and Ruth (late Elmer) Lamb. Also surviving are three step grandchildren, and one great step granddaughter along with several nieces and nephews.

Betty was her husband’s court clerk for 18 years, retiring in December 2000. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Shawnee, lifetime member of the Starpoint PTA, Pendleton Historical Society and the New York State Magistrates and Court Clerks Association.

There will be no prior visitation. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Shawnee or to Odd Fellows and Rebekah Health Care Center, would be appreciated by the family.

Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.




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