Aug. 21, 1941 - April 12, 2021
Betty Jordan McCaleb, 79, of Bosqueville, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, with her loving family by her side.
Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, April 16, at Lake Shore Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Hutcherson officiating. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery.
Betty was born August 21, 1941, in Gatesville, to Lera (Estes) and Heber Nolte. Betty grew up in Gatesville and graduated Valedictorian of her class at Gatesville High School in 1959. She furthered her education by attending North Texas University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1962.
On March 28, 1964, Betty married Doug Jordan, after a whirlwind romance that began with a chance meeting at North Texas University. Betty and Doug ran the family business Jordan Exterminating for many years. Dedicated to youth sports, Betty and Doug were very instrumental in starting the Bosqueville Baseball Association. Betty was a faithful member of the Bosqueville Baptist Church where she provided love and support whenever and wherever she could. After Doug passed away March 22, 1987, Betty utilized her business acumen by working for M. Lipsitz & Co. beginning June 3, 1991, and continued to be a vital employee until her retirement on December 30, 2016. Always known for her open and bounteous heart, Betty was fortunate enough to find love again and married Walter McCaleb on December 5, 2015. Betty and Walter enjoyed spending time with their families, during camping trips, holidays and other occasions.
Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Doug Jordan; her parents; sister, Lera Anne; brothers-in-law, Buford Jordan and wife, Marie, and Charles Jordan; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Henson and husband, J.W, and Nita Quaid.
She is survived by her husband, Walter McCaleb; sister, Faye Lamb; children, John Jordan and wife, Nicky, and Angela Carpenter and husband, Beau; stepchildren, Sherry Kane and husband, Jim, Milton McCaleb and wife, Terrie, Becky Bass and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Austin Jordan and partner, Shelby, Gavin Jordan, Skylar Carpenter, Lexi Jordan, MaKenzie Jordan and Nelly Jordan; stepgrandchildren, Grayson McCaleb, Lindsay Bright and husband, Nolan, Addison McCaleb, Levi Bass and Kathryn Kane; great-grandchildren, Cannton Randle and Makenna Randle; stepgreat-grandchildren, Huxley, Haxyn and Hendrix Bright; brothers-in-law, Tommy Jordan and wife, Jane, and Bill Jordan; sister-in-law, Sue Jordan; special lifelong friend, Laquita Zenkner; Tic-Tac, her beloved cat; and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. She will be missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the Bosqueville Baseball Association, 7155 Rock Creek Road, Waco, Texas 76708 or to Bosqueville Baptist Church, 7465 Rock Creek Road, Waco. Texas 76708.
Aug. 21, 1941 - April 12, 2021
Betty Jordan McCaleb, 79, of Bosqueville, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, with her loving family by her side.
Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, April 16, at Lake Shore Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Hutcherson officiating. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery.
Betty was born August 21, 1941, in Gatesville, to Lera (Estes) and Heber Nolte. Betty grew up in Gatesville and graduated Valedictorian of her class at Gatesville High School in 1959. She furthered her education by attending North Texas University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1962.
On March 28, 1964, Betty married Doug Jordan, after a whirlwind romance that began with a chance meeting at North Texas University. Betty and Doug ran the family business Jordan Exterminating for many years. Dedicated to youth sports, Betty and Doug were very instrumental in starting the Bosqueville Baseball Association. Betty was a faithful member of the Bosqueville Baptist Church where she provided love and support whenever and wherever she could. After Doug passed away March 22, 1987, Betty utilized her business acumen by working for M. Lipsitz & Co. beginning June 3, 1991, and continued to be a vital employee until her retirement on December 30, 2016. Always known for her open and bounteous heart, Betty was fortunate enough to find love again and married Walter McCaleb on December 5, 2015. Betty and Walter enjoyed spending time with their families, during camping trips, holidays and other occasions.
Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Doug Jordan; her parents; sister, Lera Anne; brothers-in-law, Buford Jordan and wife, Marie, and Charles Jordan; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Henson and husband, J.W, and Nita Quaid.
She is survived by her husband, Walter McCaleb; sister, Faye Lamb; children, John Jordan and wife, Nicky, and Angela Carpenter and husband, Beau; stepchildren, Sherry Kane and husband, Jim, Milton McCaleb and wife, Terrie, Becky Bass and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Austin Jordan and partner, Shelby, Gavin Jordan, Skylar Carpenter, Lexi Jordan, MaKenzie Jordan and Nelly Jordan; stepgrandchildren, Grayson McCaleb, Lindsay Bright and husband, Nolan, Addison McCaleb, Levi Bass and Kathryn Kane; great-grandchildren, Cannton Randle and Makenna Randle; stepgreat-grandchildren, Huxley, Haxyn and Hendrix Bright; brothers-in-law, Tommy Jordan and wife, Jane, and Bill Jordan; sister-in-law, Sue Jordan; special lifelong friend, Laquita Zenkner; Tic-Tac, her beloved cat; and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. She will be missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the Bosqueville Baseball Association, 7155 Rock Creek Road, Waco, Texas 76708 or to Bosqueville Baptist Church, 7465 Rock Creek Road, Waco. Texas 76708.
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