Betty Lois Devine of Huntley, age 94, passed away on June 19, 2021 at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Billings, Montana. She resided at Tender Nest for the past 3 years.
Betty was born on August 1, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Anna Crone Rask. She grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School.
Betty married Jim Devine in 1946. They resided in Miles City until 1968 and then moved to Billings. Eventually, Jim was able to fulfill his dream of living on Pryor Creek. Together, they loved living in the area for 40 years.
Betty enjoyed spending time with friends and family, traveling, and watching sports and movies. She also cheered on great-grandsons and great-granddaughters playing basketball and volleyball at Huntley Project.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; her sister, Fern; and her brother, Ray.
Betty is survived by her children: Deana (Gary) Peterson of Great Falls, Bill (Susan) Devine of Pryor Creek, and Kay (Richard) Olson of Billings; 5 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her sisters-in-law Joanne Rask of Miles City and Marge Taylor of Billings.
Graveside services will be held in Miles City on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday June 30, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday June 30, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Diane M Welbes says
Dee & Family–I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Hurr says
Dee, I am so sorry to hear this! Always had such fond memories of your mom and dad!
Mary Gearhart Hurr
Ginger Huckins says
I’m sorry to see that Betty passed. Betty Rask was a baby sitter for my brother and me when we were little. Always loved to see her and visit with her. She was always upbeat. Ginger Huckins
Peggy Redman & Earl Mortensen says
Dear Dee, Gary, and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort and strength in knowing others care. We are praying you will find hope in His promises. May you be comforted in knowing that many caring hearts are holding you close now and in the days ahead.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for Devine Family
Jim & Betty were a great pair. Good friends to our family. Prayers and God Bless
Denise Harvey says
What a wonderful legacy and life well lived and very much loved!
Prayers for comfort with cherished memories!
Denise and Jay Harvey and family
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Heidi Nybo Johnson says
May she rest in peace. I remember a joyful woman who loved her family and was warm to strangers. I know everyone will remember Betty well.
L.D. Nybo says
Farewell Aunt Betty – your merry, joyful presence will be forever in our memories. Maggie and L.D. Nybo
Alan Towlerton says
Sorry to hear about Betty. I was thinking of her the other day. I used to see her it seemed mostly at the gas station in Billings. Her and my mother were childhood friends and I recall times with Deana and Bill when we all still lived in Miles City.
Tootsi Tate says
Bill & Sue So sorry to hear of that Betty has passed! We remember fondly her Friday hair, shopping & dinner out with Jimmy dates & the New years Eve party drinking Rattlesnakes Jim made especially for us girls! She was a funny ,warmhearted woman & now she is at peace with her Jimmy once more!
Our deepest condolences you are in our thoughts & prayers!
Bob & Tootsi
Darla Day says
So sorry to hear of Betty passing. She was the sweetest lady. She would be really engaged with anyone she talked to. Her legacy lives on in her family. She lives on in those who carry her memory in their hearts and memories.
Mike Miller and Tina Miller Maxwell and Mark Maxwell says
With our deepest sympathies your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Roselae Hoffman Babcock says
My sympathy to Betty’s family. Her warm, cheery and vivacious presence will long be remembered. Jim and Betty extended generous hospitality to me both in Miles City and Billings. Our Girl Scout troop always wanted Betty to assist Ivy when we had overnight camping, and she graciously accommodated us. I’ve many special memories and appreciation for her influence on my life.
Carol says
Will miss my neighbor.. So sorry to hear that she is gone. My deepest sympathy to Bill and family.