Betty Jane Lindemann

Betty Jane Lindemann (nee Warren), 92 of Florissant passed February 13, 2015 in Florissant, MO, daughter of George A. and Olivia M. (nee Grieshaber) Warren. She worked in various jobs but her passion was farming, growing flowers and vegetables. She is survived by G. Warren (Bunny) Lindemann, Barbara Lindemann, Glen (Pam) Lindemann and Sandra Newberry. She has 10 grandchildren, 6 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Shirley, Gary, and Infant Son Lindemann, and 2 grandchildren. Donations Accepted:Humane Society of Missouri. Betty Jane Warren Lindemann, August 18, 1922 - February 13, 2015 Our Mother was born at home, August 18, 1922, at Musick's Ferry, St. Louis County. Her mother, Olivia Mary Grieshaber was from St. Genevieve; the extended family settled in that area in the early 1700's. She was from a family of wine merchants, farmers, limestone quarry workers, fur traders, tanners, and sharp-edged blacksmiths, a priest, nuns, and boat pilots. The Grieshabers were from Niedershopfheim, Baden, Germany. Her mother Olivia made her way to St. Louis, worked at Leppert- Roos Fur Company. Through her coworker Mae Pondrom, of Florissant, Olivia met George A. Warren on a picnic Mae had arranged for the “Leppert-Roos Ladies” at the Warren Farm. After having children, Olivia was a homemaker, attended farm chores, and tended to a small country store at home. Her father, George Adrian Warren's family came to Florissant in the early 1700's from Nancy, France. Their original name was St. Vrain, the name was later changed to Warren while in the St. Ferdinand's parish. He was from a family of quarry owners, farmers, a piano teacher, land surveyors, a town-cryer, and map makers of North County. Her father was a professional photographer, farmer, wild-craft winemaker, constable, leased his land to the Corps of Engineer's for construction of river dikes, operated his limestone quarry (originally dug by his father, John Baptiste). He knew how to repair the steam engine. He was a lamplighter for River navigation, and his home also served as a land-line house for the Riverboats; and a place for Captain and crew to rest by a large fireplace, listen to music, and have a glass of wine. Our mother talked about how she frequently drifted off to sleep to the sound of old riverboat songs coming from downstairs. She and her siblings also enjoyed visits aboard these Riverboats. Our mother's siblings were Bernice Graham, John and David Warren; and also William Warren from her father's brief, previous marriage. They preceded her in death. Our mom attended old Brown School, North St. Louis County, a South St. Louis Catholic school, and graduated from Jennings High School with honors. She attended a book club at the Jamestown branch, St. Louis County Library; plant meetings at the Missouri Botanical Gardens; and meetings at the Florissant Historical Society. She enjoyed participating in family reunions, and world travels with Rick Steves; other television favorites were Matlock, game shows, and she solved the daily paper's crossword puzzle. Most of all she enjoyed working in the earth, planting flowers & vegetables gardens, shrubs, and trees. In 1922, the Betty Jane Creek that spills into the Missouri River was named after our mother. Our mom also served on the School Board of the old Hyatt School District, late 1940's-early 1950's. She contributed regularly to: The Humane Society of Missouri, and Native American Organizations. Her initial injury was from a dumped, very large, powerful, dog (accidental injury, non-vicious), that she attempted to train. Ironically, she adopted many stray dogs that were wonderful pets. The injury resulted in fracture surgeries; she worked very hard to recover the ability to walk again, and to regain her health to no avail. Our Mom was a “pioneer woman”; she deeply appreciated plants and animals.