Betty Marie Keysor passed away Wednesday October 7, 2020 at McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT.
Betty was born March 11, 1928, in Richey, MT, the daughter of Herman and Gladys (Anderson) Volbrecht.
She graduated from Richey High School with the class of 1945. Betty married Bill Keysor on September 7, 1946, in Glendive, MT. From their union they had five children: Cheryl, Keith, Bruce, Becky and Susy. She mothered numerous “bonus” kids over the years like the Schipman kids and Steve Baldwin. Betty taught country school while waiting for Bill to return home from the military. She worked many jobs and wore many titles, but the one she was most proud of and cherished was being the Richey Librarian from June 25, 1978, to December 10, 2015, retiring at the age of 87.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings, her husband, son Keith, a grandson, and one nephew.
She is survived by three daughters; Cheryl Whiteman (Jerry) of Richey, Becky Vetter (Brian) of Glendive and Susy Ehli (Ken) of Circle; a son Bruce Keysor of Richey, a sister Jean Crockett of Mandurah, West Australia, sister in-laws, Frances Volbrecht and Sheryl Volbrecht, brother-in-law, Lyle (Harumi) Keysor and daughter-in-law Deanna Brost. Ten grandchildren; Kim (Cole) Hanks of Wolf Point, Kelly (Nicole) Keysor of Sidney, Kirk Keysor of Martindale, MT, Kyle Keysor of Circle, MT, Ben (Jo) Keysor of Billings, MT, Megan (Ross) Winfrey of Livingston, MT, Brett (Lonnie) Smith of Glendive, MT, Brendan Vetter of Glendive, MT, Mandi (Casey) Nay of Circle, MT and Dena (Bryan) Badley of Glendive, MT, a step-grandson Brad (Tanya) Vetter of Johnstown, CO. Also surviving her are 15 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Richey with Kris Buller officiating. Private family interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Richey Library or Richey Museum.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 15, 2020
Senior Citizen Center
301 South Main St.
Richey, MT 59259
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 15, 2020
Senior Citizen Center
301 South Main St.
Richey, MT 59259
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Pauline Flotkoetter says
Becky; I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers at this difficult time.
Margo Hellickson says
Becky, Sending my thoughts and prayers for comfort. How lucky you were to have your mom this long. I know only too well what you are going through. Sending Hugs.
JAMES ATKINSON says
Love and Prayers Suzy and Ken and your family. A rough go for sure. Many memories for you to hold on to.
Judy Hubing Nerud says
Becky…my deepest condolences for your loss.
Leann Baker Pignone says
To all of Betty’s family, my heart goes out to you. She was an amazing person as well as a mother, grandmother, and more. May you cherish her memory, and hold her in your heart forever.
Marty and Jeanette says
Becky and family, our deepest sympathy at your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Brenda Atkinson says
Betty was a good woman and mother and I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time around her during my high school years with Susy. I know your memories of her will be good ones. Hold each other close and talk about her often. So many things will remind you all of her. Til you see her again, sending my prayers for peace and comfort to the entire Keysor family.
Jack and Georgia Gannon says
Our sincere condolences to you, Becky, and all of Betty’s family. She was an amazing lady and will be missed by many. Love and prayers for peace and hearts filled with wonderful memories. Jack and Georgia
Randy Lancaster says
Condolences to all the Keysor family
Jeanne Shipstead says
Suzy,I see you lost your mama,too.
I know you will cherish those last hours you had with her,as I did with mom.🥰
Mike Mangen says
So sorry for your loss, I remember her smiling face at the library.
Mike Mangen