Betty Mae (Combrink) VanHoesen, 86, of Clearwater and Great Bend, Kan. passed away on Nov. 10, 2026. She was born on Sept. 18, 1940, in Billings, Okla. to Irvin Combrink and Vera (Gallaway) Combrink. Betty’s greatest joys were her family, her faith, and the relationships she nurtured throughout her life. The Combrink family attended South City Baptist Church in Wichita for many years, where Betty’s father served as a deacon and the family faithfully participated in church ministry. In later years, Betty worshipped at CrossPoint Church in Great Bend.

For more than 30 years, Betty worked as a visual merchandiser for Sam’s Club in Wichita, Kan. She loved traveling to Colorado on motorcycle trips with her husband, creating memories together while enjoying the beauty of the mountains.

Those who knew Betty will remember her generous spirit, her welcoming home, and the many holiday meals and Memorial Day gatherings she lovingly hosted. She had a deep affection for her angels and her animals, and she leaves behind countless memories of love, laughter, and togetherness.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband LaVern ‘Butch’ VanHoesen; her daughter Shari (VanHoesen) Anderson; her great-grandchild Eleanor Dautenhahn; her parents Irvin and Vera Combrink; and her brother Arthur Combrink. She is survived by her sons Marty VanHoesen and wife Lori, Larry VanHoesen and wife Stephanie; son-in-law, Ron Anderson; her grandchildren, Christine and husband Brian Scott, Dr. Karen Anderson-Lain and husband Dr. Brian Lain, Keith Anderson and wife Leta, Kelley Anderson, Kayleen and husband David Weber, Ret. Sgt., Sarah VanHoesen and her husband Jake Sikes, Jessica Dautenhahn and her husband Jordan, and Leroy VanHoesen, Shasti Hamilton and her husband Kasey, Heather Hillman and her husband Mack; and her great-grandchildren Aidan, Kaia, Randy, Dean, Janey, Devin, Grady, Lillian, Jaxson, Owen, Bennett, Elliott, Kaylee, Shaylynn, Hanalynn, Frejalynn, Idunalynn, Matthew, and Brandon; and her great-great child McKinley.

A memorial will be held on Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, Kan. with a graveside burial held at Clearwater Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to patient care at Sandpiper Health and Rehabilitation Center in Betty’s memory, may be mailed to Betty VanHoesen Memorial Fund c/o Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, PO Box 325, Clearwater, KS 67026.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Webb-Shinkle Mortuary

P.O. Box 325

Clearwater, KS 67026

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 14, 2026