Bette BrunstingPella, IowaBette Brunsting was born on April 9, 1935 on a farm south of Hull, Iowa. In 1956, she graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa and went on to teach high school speech in Waverly, Iowa and Barrington, Illinois. She received her Master's degree from Northwestern University. In 1964, she returned to Central College, first as Dean of Women and then teaching in the communication department for 34 years. She was a demanding, but beloved teacher and mentor. When she taught, Bette's two mottos for her students were "Courage!" and "Go forth to do great things, or do small things greatly." Bette was active in many community groups and a faithful member of Second Reformed Church in Pella, where she was the first woman to hold an ordained office. Bette died on January 6, 2017, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. She is survived by one sister, Lucille Noordhoff and her husband, Dr. Samuel Noordhoff of Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with thirteen nieces and nephews, and their families. Bette deeded her body to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m. at Second Reformed Church. Memorials may be designated for the Organ Fund of Second Reformed Church.