MILES CITY—Betty B. Currie, age 88, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Windsor, CO.
Betty was born in Louisiana in 1932, the daughter of Hazel and Jim Cooper. She graduated Sparks High School in 1950. On September 15, 1951, Betty married Pat O. Currie in Reno, NV.
In her early years, she worked in accounting and bookkeeping for a bank and a finance and mortgage company, and as a teletype and telegraph operator during the Korean War period.
After Betty and Pat moved to Miles City in 1978, she served on the boards of the WaterWorks Art Museum (formerly the Custer County Art and Heritage Center), and the Custer County Art Center Foundation. From 1984-2010, Betty held offices as President, Treasurer, and Co-Treasurer.
Betty was a member of the P.E.O., Chapter K in Miles City and Chapter U in Windsor, CO. She served as Chapter K President, on the Montana State Board, and as Montana State President in 1998-1999. Betty served on numerous committees in both Chapters. She enjoyed her P.E.O. sisters and their accomplishments in advancing educational opportunities for women.
Betty enjoyed the multitude of potlucks in the Miles City area and was an avid sports fan, particularly baseball, golf, and tennis. She loved the Brooklyn Dodgers and never did get over the team moving to Los Angeles.
Her proudest accomplishment was her children and grandchildren. She will be missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.
Betty is survived by her daughter Marcie Gross and her husband Wayne of Windsor, CO: son Sam Currie and his wife Lucerne of Portland, OR and grandchildren Brynn Leavitt and her husband Charles and great-grandson Nathaniel of Chicago, IL; Brandon Currie and his wife Monica and great-granddaughter Maya and great-grandson Bryce of White Salmon, WA; Erin Auel and her husband Forrest and great-granddaughter Ellie and great-grandson Everett of Vancouver, WA; son Dan Currie and his wife Kathleen of Dickinson, ND and grandson Robert of Fargo, ND; and granddaughter Korissa and great-granddaughter Breanne of Dickinson, ND; brothers Lloyd Cooper and Robert (Bob) Kettle, sister Simmie Travis, and sister-in-law Charlene Currie, all of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brothers Floyd Cooper and Antonio (Tony) Marcato, Jr.
At her request there will not be any services. Interment will be in the family lot in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorial may be made to the Custer County Art Center Foundation or WaterWorks Art Museum, Miles City, MT; Cottey College-P.E.O., Nevada, MO; or to the charity of choice.
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Tricia and Rick says
Marcie,Dan and Sam, Out thoughts are with you and your families. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and we know will be sorely missed. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories.
Cheryl Neal says
My sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Ann and Dale Tribby says
Betty was one of the kindest ladies we were fortunate to know. When we moved to Miles City, Betty and Pat were there to welcome us. What a beautiful lady. Our deepest sympathies.
Norm & Barb Manor says
We extend our condolences to all of Betty’s family. She was a very special lady – so kind and caring to everyone and always willing to lend a helping hand. Her smile along with that twinkle in her eye always made your day better and our time in Miles City will be cherished memories.
Jeff and Kristine Harding says
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families ! I still remember meeting Betty and Pat many years ago . She had such a kind smile , that was very welcoming !
Ken Harding says
Deeply saddened to learn of Betty’s passing. What a wonderful and patient lady she was. Working tirelessly for many projects in Miles City and caring for family and friends. My deepest sympathy to Marcie, Sam and Dan and their families.
Kim Smarsh says
Betty was a delightful, kind, caring person and I am a better individual for having made her acquaintance through P.E.O. May she rest in peace.
Jennifer Lesh says
I loved cleaning for betty when she lived here. She was so thoughtful and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
THOMAS L SCHWAB says
Sorry to fall into this info, I loved this Woman, lots of memories from days gone by. Our families lived across the street from each other in Ft. Collins, boy some times growing up in late 60’s early 70’s, all us kids. Sorry Marcie, your Mom was very cool to me, when I came back from overseas in the Army, she would talk to me and listen to my BS stories, Grand Woman! Boy, how the wind can blow! You and all your family take care. I remember every now and then, that’s what counts……..