Betty B. DowneyFebruary 13, 1934 - December 9, 2016PLYMOUTH - Betty B. Downey, age 82 passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Miller's Merry Manor nursing home.Betty was born on February 13, 1934 in Crofton, Kentucky. She graduated from Culver High school class of 1951, while under the care of J. Dick and Marie Newman of Culver. Betty married the love of her life, Ronald R. Downey on April 15, 1956 in a ceremony at the Methodist church in Culver, Indiana. She studied to become a Registered Nurse; she worked many years at Gary Methodist hospital. Although, she enjoyed her career, her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Betty was the equivalent of today's soccer Mom! She was super involved with the kids swimming. She was often the "Mom taxi "for not just her three kids, but many others getting to the swimming completions all over Indiana. She enjoyed sewing, Making Raggedy Ann dolls for the grandkids. She even made a leisure suit! She loved to cook and bake and spent time crafting. Betty also enjoyed visiting Indiana State Parks with her family. She was a member of Tri Kappa of Plymouth and the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth. Betty also served on the AAU Swimming board based out of Indianapolis.Betty is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ronald R. Downey of Plymouth; daughter, Leah and Kirk Abendroth of Vincennes; sons, Eric and Yvette Downey of Plymouth, Craig and Tina Downey of Plymouth; also surviving are her 5 grandchildren, Adam Downey, Evan Downey, Kelcie Downey, Valerie Abendroth and Mark Abendroth.The Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Downey family.A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street Plymouth, Indiana 46563 with Pastor Toni Carmer officiating. Cremation will take place.A time of visiting with the Downey family will be held in the Van Gilder Funeral Home on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.The Downey family requests memorial contributions in honor of Betty are made to the First United Methodist Church.Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories of Betty with her family at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com