Betty Louise (Cook) Van Horn, passed away very peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her residence at the age of 103. She was born in Hancock, Maine, the daughter of Charles and Effie L. (Fernald) Cook.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Van Horn in 2005; and her sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Albert Colwell and Katherine and Ralph Van Horn.

She is survived by her daughter: Kathy (Larry) Muterspaw of Middletown; son: Keith (Mary Ann) Van Horn of Xenia; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brent) Davis and Eric Van Horn and Lilly, his dog; and great grandchildren: Madeline, Harrison and Hayden Davis. There are also many special nephews, cousins and friends.

After graduating high school in Elsworth, ME she went on to study in Bangor, ME where she received her degree as an administrative secretary. She and many of her girlfriends traveled to Dayton to get jobs at Wright Patterson AFB when it first opened. This is where she met her future husband, Bob. They married shortly after and he went on to serve in the US Navy during WWII. She worked as a secretary with McKinley Elementary School in Xenia, retiring as an administrative secretary for the Selective Service Board. A wonderful housewife, cook and mother, she traveled everywhere with her husband in and out of the United States. She loved to garden, especially her roses. She and her husband loved to square dance and made their own costumes. They loved to dance, play cards, swim and fish to name a few of their past times. Exercising at the YMCA with her friends was also a regular routine. She attended the United Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities. She returned to Xenia after her husband's death, living at Legacy Christian Village. Her heart and actions were always filled with love, faith in God, wisdom, family and friends.  The family wishes to extend blessing to all who cared and supported Betty, especially her caregivers, Liz and Heather.

A service will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 3rd at Xenia United Presbyterian Church, 343 Ankeney Mill Rd., Xenia with a gathering to begin at 10 AM until the time of service. Luncheon to follow at the church.

Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.