Betty June Green Pluhar age 94, of Miles City died February 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Betty was born in Miles City, Montana on January 29,1927, the daughter of Loy John and Evelyn Beckman Green. She grew up on the ranch in Powder River County and attended Loesch school. She loved riding horseback to school whenever she had the chance.
Betty graduated from Custer County High School in 1946 and headed to Fargo North Dakota to attend Beauty School at New York Hair Dressing Academy. After graduating, she worked in Beach, North Dakota. She returned to school to obtain her Montana license in 1948 and went to work at Alice’s Beauty Shop in Miles City.
In 1950, Betty moved to California where she met and married Jack Hanson. They lived in San Diego for 17 years and in 1960, they were blessed with a baby girl, Johna Loy. They moved back to Miles City in 1967.
Betty married William Pluhar on December 8, 1970 in Rapid City, South Dakota. She split her time between the ranch at Cohagen and Miles City. She continued working at June’s Beautyland until July of 1986 when she retired due to health issues.
Betty enjoyed reading, sewing, flowers and painting. She was a member of the Christian Women’s group and a very active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Betty was also past president of the Hairdresser’s Association.
She is survived by her daughter, Johna Loy (Jack Rasmussen) Shaw of Miles City, MT; one brother, Melvin (Helen) Green of Cohagen; a sister, Delores Kolka of Miles City; two sisters-in-law: Beverly Green Volborg and Jeanne Green of Miles City; her grandchildren; Shawn Arneson (fiancé Megan Cavanaugh) of Billings, MT, Daniel (Amber) Shaw, and Angela Shaw of CA, Shantel Mecier Hinton and Anthony Shaw; as well as twelve great grandchildren: Darius Shaw, Ezra Shaw, Gabrielle Shaw, Angela Shaw, Ashtin Dunnigan, Arielle Dunnigan, Jasmine Shaw, Ayshia Shaw, Emma Shaw, Brittany Chapman, Sean Williams & Emmanuel Hinton.
She is preceded in death by her husband William in 1981, her parents, Loy John and Evelyn Green, brothers Gary, Sonny and Clifford, sister in-law Lyla, brother-in-law Cecil Kolka as well as a grandchild, Jamie, a step daughter Wilma Lufborough, two step sons, Larry and Delmare Pluhar.
Visitation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Family service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Stacy Community Hall or to the charity of their choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 9, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
Family services will be held at 1:00 PM
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 9, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
Family services will be held at 1:00 PM
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jack R Rasmussen says
Betty,
It was great having you come to visit but I can still kick your ass at jeopardy. I will miss you making a mess on my kitchen because you wanted to know how the fruit cutters worked. All in all. I will miss the times we had together. Love you lady. R.I.P.
Audrey Haumschild says
RIP Betty you were a sweet lady. Hugs and prayers for her wonderful family.
Audrey Guesanburu says
Betty Pluhar Family, so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Hugs and Prayer
James Arneson says
Betty, you always had a wonderful way about you. The smile you always had and the concern for your family. May God hold you in his arms now and always. Rest in peace
Ruben and June Opp says
To all of Betty’s family, Sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Betty was my hair dresser for many years,we also enjoyed a good cup of coffee now and than. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all to be comforted during these difficult days and the days to come.
June and Ruben Opp
Richard and LInda Meidinger says
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Bettys family. May she rest in peace.
God Bless
Josephine Meidinger says
My deepest sympathy to all of Betty”s family
Jana Hance says
Betty was a beautiful person inside and out. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Karen Morris says
I got to know Betty when I was visiting Charlie Redman at Ex Care. We had many visits even after Charlie was gone (when I delivered Jobie cards). Betty had a special sparkle to her personality and a delightful sense of humor. I will always be thankful I had the opportunity to know her. She will be missed. May your memories provide you with comfort. God Bless.
Melody Cooper says
we will miss you Aunt Betty Chris and Melody Cooper
Deanna Grothmann says
I spent a lot of time at Betty’s house in the 70’s with Johna and Stena. She always kept a watchful eye on our shenanigans so we didn’t get away with much! She did not hesitate to give us a few chores once in awhile to keep us grounded. I learned how to cut celery and other vegetables very small and precise because that is how she liked it for her salads. I still do that today! She had a flare for style, a nice smile and a genuine laugh. I appreciated the twinkle in her eye and her direct, no nonsense manner. She sent me a hello and note of encouragement after I moved to Missoula. It was very nice. I’m glad that I knew her. My deepest condolences.
Pete and June Minow says
Betty was a nice person. Our sympathy and prayers to all of her family.
Diana Ruis says
Our sincere condolences to all of Betty’s family. She was always fun to visit with, and was a great hairdresser. May all those wonderful pictures help preserve her memory in your hearts.
Lloyd and Diana Pluhar Ruis
Angela Shaw says
My Grandma will always be my reason. My reason for why I am who I am and the reason I do the things the way I do them. My Mom as well, as she too was raised by my Grandma. My Grandma always made life special. She had a way of turning a negative situation into an opportunity to learn. She taught me how to be strong, and how to cope with painful things. She truly had her own way and i adopted her way and made it my own. I’m forever grateful that she chose my Mom to be her Daughter. Without that choice there would be no Annie. Thank You Grandma for choosing us.