Betty Jean Ketchum passed away from earthly to heavenly life on April 2, 2026 at her longtime home in Tulsa, OK at the age of 91. She was born on August 21,1934 in Graham, MO to parents Harry and Anice Haun. She grew up in Missouri and Winterset, IA and then went on to attend Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, MO. While at college, she met her one and only, Lewis Berry Ketchum. They married in 1956. They created a wonderful life together and were blessed with four sons. Lew's job took them to several different states before settling in Tulsa, OK in 1974.

In 1977, she and Lew took a leap of faith and started Red Man Pipe and Supply. Betty was instrumental in the business assuming many roles as the company grew. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan presented Lew and Betty the "Minority Entrepreneur of the Year" award at The White House Rose Garden. Following Lew's unexpected passing in 1995, she continued to work until she retired once and for all in 2007.

Betty was a woman of strong faith and character. She was a shining example of strength, wisdom and grace. She loved watching Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Thunder Basketball and cheering on her Kansas City Chiefs. Family was very important to her and she cherished each family member. She loved spending time at Grand Lake and loved the holidays, especially the 4th Of July and Christmas Eve and having the entire family together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Anice Haun, siblings Harry Haun Jr., Jim Haun, Ada Sue Tucker, Joan Anderson and her beloved husband, Lewis Berry Ketchum.

She is survived by her sons Craig (Susan) Ketchum, Kent (Sandy) Ketchum, Kevin (Cindy) Ketchum and Brian (Gina) Ketchum. She was blessed with nine wonderful grandchildren, Dustin (Philly) Ketchum, Chris (Brooke) Ketchum, Cortney (Alex) Pelley, Katie (Ben) Williams, Nicole (Fletcher) Massie, Callie (Jake) Merritt, Casey (Meredith) Ketchum, Jason (Mackenzie) Ketchum and Chad (Haley) Ketchum. She was also very proud of her 20 great grandchildren and loved keeping up with all of their sports and activities.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. April 21, 2026 at Kirk of the Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Betty's name to John 3:16 Mission in Tulsa, OK.