Betty L. Oliver, 80, of Lafayette, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Regency Place of Lafayette, she had been a resident there for the past 2 years. She was born July 26, 1930 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late John and Mary (Swank) Ferris and attended Lafayette Jefferson High School. Her marriage was to Elmer Oliver on May 30, 1949 in Lafayette. He died May 10, 2005 in Brooksville, Florida. Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker. She also worked for many years in housekeeping at Purdue University and was a waitress at several places including the Eleventh Hour and the Checkerboard. She enjoyed gardening and camping. Surviving are eight children, Pat Linder (husband: Dave) and John Oliver (wife: Margo) both of Lafayette, Mary Ward (husband: Jim) of Palmyra, Wis., Tom Oliver (wife: Sherry) of West Lafayette, Jack Oliver (wife: Kim) of Battle Ground, Darrell Oliver (wife: Caroline) of Lafayette, Scott Oliver (wife: Deb) of West Lafayette and Doug Oliver of Plainfield, IN. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is a sister, Barbara Farrell. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of memorial service at 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Private family interment at Battle Ground Cemetery.