Betty Louise Rust Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Louise Rust (Independence, Missouri), born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 23, 2026 at the age of 94. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Louise Rust to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Crippen and Alma Crippen (Robinson); her siblings, Eugene, William Crippen, Vivian, Edith Crippen and Martha King; her granddaughter Jacklyn Rust; and her great grandchild Emma Sue Rust.
She is survived by: her husband William E. "Pete" Rust; her sister Barbara Coil (Bob) of Lawson; her siblings-in-law, Larry Rust (Bonnie) of Springfield and Sue Rust of Marshfield; and her nephews, Elton Rust (Virginia Sigloch) of Independence, Mark Rust (Debbie) of Independence, Kenneth Rust (Cindy) of Independence and Will Rust of Independence. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
