Tommy Wayne Betz, 67 went home to Jesus and wife Penny on April 24, 2017.  He was born October 27, 1949, to Dewain and Henrietta (Dechant) Betz.

Tom married Penny Irvin on August 24, 1969.  They made their home on a farm South of Bazine for many years where he loved living in the country, farming, ranching, and all forms of agriculture. They moved to Dalhart, Texas, to convert a part of the XIT Ranch into irrigated farm. After several years of farming in Texas the couple owned successful businesses and supported other endeavors. By moving to Arizona, the couple enjoyed helping a dear friend with the expansion of the Arizona Pistachio Nursery. Finally they returned to their beloved home South of Bazine to be closer to family. Tom's greatest joys in life were farming with his wife and children and being a grandfather. He was always selfless with his time when it came to helping people. Friends and family would bring problems they couldn't solve to him because he had a gift of finding a solution and implementing it as a jack of all trades.

He was a member of Faith Fellowship Community Church south of their home, and he actively participated in and supported missionary work. Later in life he attended North Oak Community Church with his family and was active with men's ministry.

Tom is survived by sons: Stacey of Ellis, KS; Cory and wife Lynette, children Evan and Evangelyn of Hays; and daughter: Jennifer Angell, children Emily and Brayden of Hays, KS; brother: Denny Betz and wife Janet of Frisco, TX; and sister: Michelle Boos of Rogers, AR.

Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Friday, April 28 from 1 - 9 P.M.  Family will be present from 6 - 8 P.M.

A graveside memorial service will be held at the Bazine Cemetery on Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:30 A.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Tom Betz Memorial Fund c/o The Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, to be forwarded to the North Oak Community Church children's ministry program, Heroes for Life.

He was preceded in death by his wife Penny, brothers Larry and Roy, and his parents. Tom has been cremated per his wishes. Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by clicking on the "Sign Guest Book" link below.