Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Christian, Betty, of St. Louis, Missouri, died on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the age of 82. Dearest mother of Terry (Cindy) Christian, Susan (Denny) Dearda and Mark (Michelle) Christian; dear sister of George (Nancy) Lisle and Lois King; dear sister-in-law of Raymond Theissen; beloved grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Dewey and Lelah Lisle and sister, Phyllis Theissen.