Betty Fourtner, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend was welcomed into the Lord’s presence on October 19, 2018 at the age of 92.
She was born February 22, 1926, in Hysham, Montana to John and Katharine (Mickell) Fahrenbruck. She started school in Hysham. The family then moved to Hammond Valley, west of Forsyth in 1936. She was in the 6th grade, attending country school until she entered high school. She graduated fifth in her class in 1943. She went to work for attorney Henry Beeman.
She met Paul B. (Pete) Fourtner and was engaged for two years. They married on February 22, 1948. Lived in Great Falls for a short time then moved back to Forsyth where their five children were born.
While raising her family, Betty and Helen Covarrubias worked for two years building the tract indexes to form their business, the Treasure State Title Company, which they ran together for many years. Eventually selling to First Montana Title Company of Great Falls.
She then went to work for the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorders office and the County Commissioners in 1975 retiring in 1991.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pete in 1992 and son, John in 1989; son in law, Robert (Bob) Davis in 2005; daughter in law, Martha Fourtner in 2011.
She is survived by her daughter, Kay Davis Berdahl (Rocky); sons, Paul B. Fourtner (Carzel), Curtis Fourtner, and Steven Fourtner (Angie); grandchildren, Andrea Pederson (Jason), Wade Gilbert, Jonnie Kay Taylor (Mike), Zachary McMordie (Jennifer), Floyd, Johnathan, and Christopher Fourtner, Brett Channel, Brittany Cherry; great grandchildren, Reana, Reese, and Remi Pederson, Andrew Bara (Jessica), Jacob Gilbert, Katharine Taylor, Liam McMordie, and Brantlee Boelke; great-great granddaughters, Sophia and Valeree Bara and great-great grandson, Sebastian Mack.
The lemonade jug and the cookie jar are empty now, but our hearts and lives are full. Thanks Mom!
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday November 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday November 2, 2018
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday November 2, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday November 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday November 2, 2018
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday November 2, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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LESLEE BUFFINGTON says
So sorry to see that Betty passed away. I have fond memories of living across the street from all of you. Will keep you in my prayers.
Leslee Buffington
Laurie Lelm says
Kay, Rocky, Steve, Angie and Chris, so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I am glad I got to know her personally. She had lots of stories to tell. She will be missed by many.
Laurie Lelm
Betsy Becker-Gehrke says
Kay and Family,
My deepest condolences to you in your loss. Cherish the memories in your heart. You are all in my thoughts and prayers for peace.
With love from,
Betsy Becker-Gehrke
Becky Heberle says
Betty was a neat gal. She weathered many storms.
Ruthie Johnson says
Love and Prayers to you and your brothers Kay. She was a wonderful and kind woman.
Diana Robinette says
My thoughts and prayers and condolences to you KAY and the rest of the family, remember all the good memories.
Dennis Kenney says
My condolences to all Betty’s family
Diana Hale says
Kay and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Keep the happy memories and cherish them. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Hugs and loves to you all. Diana Mickell Hale
Breezy Leary says
Kay & Family, My deepest condolences for the loss of you mother. She is a wonderful lady.
Toni Orthman says
Betty was an amazing lady. We miss living across the street from her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Shawna Miller Hanson says
Steve and family I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing! She was such a wonderful lady. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
My condolences to all Betty’s family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Watson says
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Dale and arita
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences.
Jodi Fahrenbruck Richard says
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Betty was such a sweetheart. Always so nice and pleasant and always had a smile on her face. Heaven has truly gained an angel. We love you Aunt Betty!!
Grace Stevenson says
I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Betty Fourtner. I know that I will never know exactly how you feel or what you are going through but I would like to share with you what brings me comfort in hopes that you will find comfort as well. There are so many things that can bring us down and discourage us, but Jehovah God wants to bring us comfort despite the sheer lack of it in our lives. We see proof of this in 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 which says “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.” God has both the power and desire to give us comfort, and one comforting thought is found in Isaiah 25:8 which says “He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces… For Jehovah himself has spoken it.” Jehovah God himself promises that one day in the future he will bring back our loved ones to a life of perfect health and happiness on a paradise earth, where all our suffering will be gone forever.
James Fontaine says
Betty was such a kind and beautiful person. Sending my condolences to all of her family. You are all in my prayers.
James Fontaine says
Betty was such a kind and beautiful person. You are all in my prayers.
Charlie &Terri Brown says
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May your memories of her live forever in your hearts.
Donna Dunning Bends says
My condolences and prayers for the family.
Donna and Ralph Mitchell says
We are so sorry to hear of Bettys passing. She was always so smiley, quiet, and kind. I am sorry I won’t be able to come down on Friday but my thoughts and prayers will be there with her family.
Debbie Dumler says
Mrs Betty Fourtner’s family,
Kay and family there are not enough words in the English language to express how one feels at a time like this. Mrs. Fourtner was a wonderful lady and she was always wonderful to everyone and not only that no one could say any thing against her either. Like I have said before remember the good times and the bad but always remember the wonderful times you had together. May the Lord be with each of you and guide you and remember you will see her when the Lord Jesus comes again
Grace Larson says
I am sending prayers to Betty’s loved ones. She lived a wonderful life.
Cindy Padgett says
I was very sorry to hear about your mother. I was glad to get to visit with her this summer. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Billie Vassau says
Sorry to hear of your Madre’s passing. Betty was what we should all aspire to. Many blessings to you kids. Bet her and Pete are dancing a jig.
Karen & Kenny Rogers says
So sorry for your loss Kay. Prayers to all of you
Jack and Sandi Van Pelt says
We are sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful lady. I so enjoyed visiting with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ArleneAberle says
I’m so sorry to hear about your mama I know she will be a big loss to you and family my prayers and condolences go out to you ..
Mike and Patsy Davis says
Kay and family,
Sorry that we can’t be there today, but please know that we are thinking of all of you. Remember the good times, and cherish all your treasured memories of a very special matriarch!