Conesus Lake: Peacefully on January 10, 2018 at age 93. Predeceased by her husband Rusty Koester and sons Dale and Jay Koester. Survived by daughter Judy Koester (Carol DeRider) of Penfield. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Bette was born on May 12, 1924 in Rochester, NY. She graduated from Webster High School and later moved to Lakeville, NY. She was a loving mother, friend, and a forever putzer. Bette was always working around her home and loved to garden. The family would like to extend a big thank you to the 3rd Floor Memory Lane Family at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for their dedication to Bette for the last four years.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 17th, from 4-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Bette’s Memorial Service will be held following calling at 6pm. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Hi Judy,
I will be thinking of you tonight and will be praying for your wonderful mom. Sorry I can’t be at the service. XOXO
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Judy, so sorry to hear about your moms passing. God bless her.
Sorry to hear of your moms passing.My condolences.
I’m sorry for your loss Judy, may God bring you comfort and take you mother in his arms and comfort her and you.
Judy, Your Mom sounds like she was a “character” and certainly embraced life! We’re very sorry for your loss. Lots of love, The Colombo’s
We met your Mom while visiting our Dad, Bill McKeown, on the 3rd floor, Memory Care. Bette was so sweet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy, Sue and I will be out of town on Wednesday, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie
Lost touch with this lady long ago – glad to see her life was to 93! Wow!
I LIVED NEXT DOOR TO THE KOESTERS.
I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE DALE AND JAY HAVE GONE.
MOM AND I REMINICE OF YOUR DOG TAMMY AND OUR RAGS AND THE ADORABLE PUPPIES THEY MADE,
Very nice family! My condolences..
Sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can be of assistance.
So sorry for the lost of your mom, sending my condolences, prayers & hugs Love Grace Green-DAgostino