Betty Ann Barthelmess, age 86, of Miles City, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by her family.
Betty Ann was born at the Darcy Hospital in Miles City, Montana on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Ira and Bessie (Trainer) Carey. She was educated at the Carey-Malone School and attended Custer County High School.
On October 18, 1946 she married Robert Garrison Barthelmess and they raised their five children while ranching in Powder River and Custer Counties. After moving to the Pine Hills, Betty Ann worked at clothing stores in Miles City while her children were attending High School. She and her husband, Bob, were appointed as Curators of the Range Riders Museum in 1980 and remained there until their retirement in April, 2011.
She was a member of the Betty Lamp Club, presently known as the Future Homemakers of America. She was a member of the Cowbelles and at one time held a State Office. She was an organizational leader of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club and remained a leader there for at least 15 years, a member and one time President of the Range Riders Reps, and a member of the Southeastern Montana Fiddlers for years where she played the piano.
Betty Ann loved her family and friends, and was very supportive of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, often traveling many miles to watch them compete in sports and other activities. She loved gardening of all types, but especially had beautiful rose gardens and iris beds. One of her great joys was cooking for her son’s outfitting camp which she did for years.
In the eyes of her family, she was the counsellor for all, loved unconditionally, and gave the best hugs.
Betty Ann is survived by two sons, Mike (Cinde) of White Sulphur Springs, Montana, John (Paula) of Nampa, Idaho; three daughters, Bunny (Gary) Miller, Nancy Hirsch, Cathy (Joe) Donnelly of Miles City, Montana; one brother, Randall (Ginger) Carey of Bothel, Washington, two sisters, Helen Jones of Miles City, Montana, Peggy (Herb) Barrrett of Seattle, Washington, and a sister-in-law, Bernice Carey, of Miles City, Montana; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, parents, Ira and Bessie Carey, step-father, Newton Hollowell, her sister, Irene Gresens, and her brother, Del Carey.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Range Riders Museum or to the Drop In Center.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday March 15, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 16, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday March 15, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 16, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Rocky & Jody Burman says
So sorry to hear about Betty. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Garryn Tvedt says
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet and Harley Klein says
OH my, I am in shock to hear of Betty’s passing! She was an amazing woman who raised some wonderful daughters! Another icon from our Miles City that have left us too soon. She was so knowledgeable about everything at the Range Riders and very helpful when researching. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Beardsley says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Betty was an amazing lady and friend of our family. She always had a smile on her face and a place in her heart for family and friends alike. My parents, Bob and Betty had many great times together at the Range Riders Museum during the fiddlers jamborees. They are all dancing again in Heaven. Please know that we are all here for you during this sad time in your lives. God Bless you.
Denise Harvey says
What a grand lady has left us!!! She may be away from us but her legacy lives on in a beautiful, strong, gracious, and valiant family!!!
Denise and Jay Harvey
Martha Crandall says
So sorry to read about Betty.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Family,
Please know we send our deepest condolences to all of you. You will be in our prayers and thoughts. God bless.
Love
Chris and Diana
Rick & Dee Abbott says
To each of Betty’s family:
We are deeply saddened to learn of Betty’s passing! You have our sincerest prayers for peace and comfort.
Alvin and Jo Raschkow says
So sad to see the passing of your mother, she was a great lady. Prayer for all of you.
Alvin and Jo
Patti (Green) Ireland says
So sorry that you have lost your mom. She was such an important part of the fiddlers and the activities at the museum. What a special lady she was. I’m sure you’ll miss her very much. I’m praying that the Lord will wrap you all in His arms and comfort you.
Patti Ireland (for Clifford and Lyla Green)
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Betty’s family,
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of this wonderful lady. Bob, Betty, and my late parents, Charles and Kate Redman, spent many happy hours together at dances and fiddle practice at the Drop In Center. I’m sure the four of them are now dancing to “Waltz Across Texas” in Heaven. May beautiful memories sustain you, and may you be comforted by the thoughts and compassion of others who share this sorrow with you.
Ruben and June Opp says
To all the Barthelmess family , What a shock when we saw of the passing of your beloved Mother. great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was a very special lady and will be missed by you all, sorry we will not be there to share more closely with you all but know you are in our prayers and thoughts during these difficult days and the days ahead. May God bless and comfort you all.
Ruben and June Opp
Mary Ann Liles says
We are saddened to learn of Betty’s passing and please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there to give you a hug.
Mary Ann and Jim Liles
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
To all of the Barthelmess’. My deepest sympathy as you deal with the los of Betty Ann. She was such a gem and such a walking history book. I have such fond memories of your parents and your family on the MIzpah. Both Bob and Batty Ann have left a legacy (perhaps their greatest gift) in their fine family and so many people whose lives they touched. May you gain comfort in your memories and peace from your faith. She will be missed !
Maureen Larson says
Dear Barthelmess Family,
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing and my thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. She was a wonderful lady & I know she was greatly loved. May God’s peace & love comfort you during this sad time & the days to come.
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Barthelmess Family,
So sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Celebrate her memories. God Bless.
Linda Merchant says
prayers to the family.My mom and dad(Dallas and Betty Merchant)have known her and Bob almost all there live’s.
JUDY SWEENEY WOLFE says
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I worked with her for a few years at Anderson’s (Milo’s). We had a great time working together. I know she will be missed by many.
Teri and Jerry Muggli says
I was shocked to hear about Betty …. My husband played music with her and Bob. She is leaving a lot of broken hearts. Rest peacefully Betty ,in the arms of the Lord
Sandy Rabe says
So sad to hear of Betty’s passing, but imagine the reunion is heaven with her husband and all the friends who have gone before her!
Keith and Barb Hoover says
I had the pleasure of being part Of the Cloverleaf 4-H club when Betty was a leader. She was a great person with a heart of gold! My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Love you all
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
So sad to hear of Betty’s passing. Some of my earliest memories are of her and Bob as our families were close friends. Our deepest sympathy to all the Barthelmess family, I know you will really miss her.
Helen Johnsen Deines says
so sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. My thots and prayers go to all of her children, many of who I remember from high school and 4-H days. Luv Helen Johnsen Deines of Weiser, Idaho
Troy and Dolly Ferris says
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wayne Morford says
So sorry for the loss of yur mother. She and your Dad and I had some good times traveling to ropings over the years. Best wishes. Wayne
Dave and Vickie Gunderson & Eleanor Hartmann says
To all of Betty’s family, we are so very sorry to learn of her passing. Being neighbors for so many years growing up gave opportunity for many fond memories to treasure. May the good Lord ease your sorrow over time, and just know that Bob and Betty are dancing once again..)
Wayne and Carola Moline says
Bunny and family, we were saddened to hear of your Mama passing, no matter what it is part of our life line and she will be missed. We pray that good memories will help lift your hearts and give you strentgh for these difficult times, and may the promises of our Heavenly Father give you peace and comfort. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne and Carola Moline
Carlene Root says
The families of Betty are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. She was a great lady. Carlene Root.
Pam & Karl Rogge says
Our condolences to the Barthelmess family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Cherish and find comfort in the many good memories. God Bless
Vicki Glueckert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. My Dad, Tom Dudley, loved Bob and Betty! God Bless you all
J.D. and Mary Alice Murnion says
To all the families of Bette,
My deepest sympathy, goes out to each one of you. It is so hard to lose a Gma, Mother, any part of your family. Celebrate her life and all the wonderful people she is responsible for putting on this earth. May God be a comfort to you all.
Mary Alice Murnion
Tammy Pecha/Mallett Family says
So sorry for your loss.
Tom Williams says
Always enjoyed taking care of your mom in the hopsital and our night time talk sessions. Sending prayers to your family in time of loss. The world was a better place with your mother in it. Keep her memories alive
Tom the nurse
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
Lot of fond memories of Betty and family. 4-h meetings, staying over night and wondering why you needed so many cases of coke, and she was such a pleasant person to be around. Our deepest sympathies Tom and Lillian.
Jennifer Lesh says
What an honor to have known your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a dear lady. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you with his comfort and love.
Deb Bartholomew says
Barthelmess Family:
I was saddened to hear the loss of Betty. She was a great lady. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. She will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karson and Marie Kluver says
Barthelmess Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed visiting with your Mom. You have many wonderful memories of times together.
Chet says
Barthelmess Family
So sorry for your loss. Betty Ann was a wonderful person she will be missed
Teresa Geib Bacon says
Bunny its been years since we saw ea other, my prayers are with you and your family on the lost of your Mother, may the Lord give you comfort and peace.
Doris Gookin(Irion) says
A note for the family of Betty Ann. Bob and Betty were great neighbors and speial friends to us,so sorry to hear of your loss,
VERLIN AND BERNADETTE MILLER says
Barthelmess Family and Friends
We always enjoyed visiting with Betty – such a sweet lady. We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this time of loss. She is indeed in heaven!!
Verlin and Bernadette
Jeannette Larsen says
God Bless you Bunny and family!…Your mom was such a wonderful person and better than that, volunteering with her at the Museum……………
David O'Keeffe & Sons says
It has been quite a few years since I’ve seen Betty, but I was saddened to hear of her death. She and Bob were the kind the world needs more of.
Breanna Williams says
Betty and me had great relationship I loved her so much Love you gamma Bob R.I.P