Obituary of James BETTIS

James "Dale" Bettis, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on August 27, 1924 in Willow, AR; to Algie and Elva (Rogers) Bettis. James moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 18 years ago from Lakewood, CA. He worked as an electrician and mechanic for Texaco Oil Company in Wilmington, CA; for 38 years. James was a member of Bethany Bible Church. He loved to travel across the country for months at a time, camping, fishing and hiking outdoors and also had lots of little hobbies.James is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Phyllis Bettis; son, Dale Bettis Jr; daughters, Barbara Walker, Glenda Armstrong, Katherine Matthews; stepson, John R. Wenos; stepdaughters, Janis Fawson, Patti Katchka, Yvonne Gilmer, Cherilyn Hales; brothers, Roland T. Bettis, Roy Carlton Betttis, Charles Kenneth Bettis; 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.Visitation will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Funeral services will be held at Bethany Bible Church on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA.Donations can be made in James's name to Bethany Bible Church School, 1200 Park Terrace, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86404.Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.