Betty Fadhl Lund passed away peacefully where she began life 78 years earlier.
Betty was born Dec. 9, 1934 to John and Margaret Fadhl in HolyRosaryHospital in Miles City, Mont., and passed away in the new hospital, just a few blocks from her cherished home, on Jan. 5, 2013. She was always a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She attended school in MilesCity, although there were a few summers she was with her parents when they farmed outside of Hardin. She graduated from CusterCountyDistrictHigh School in 1952.
Two things defined her high school life. She was first chair cornet in the band, playing a new instrument she bought with money she borrowed from her parents. She repaid her debt by babysitting for 25 cents an hour.
She was just as serious about one other thing. When she was a freshman she saw an upperclassman, with a James Dean look, on a motorcycle and instantly fell in love. She married Christian Lund four days after she turned 18 when he returned home on a leave from the Army. They celebrated their 60th anniversary on Dec. 13, 2012.
Betty lived her whole life in MilesCity except for the better part of that first year of marriage when Chris was stationed in Northern California. She returned to MilesCity when her husband was posted in Alaska.
When Chris was discharged, he went to work farming with his father-in-law north of MilesCity and the new couple started a family. Loreen (Lori) was born in 1954 and twins Gerard (Jerry) and Janice were born in 1956.
Chris and Betty struck out on their own a couple years later, taking over the Schott place on Dead Man Road. When the wicked winter wind would howl, the linoleum on the kitchen floor would billow.
Often Betty would feed a thrashing crew while taking care of three young children. She would never complain about the hard work and often also had the added responsibility as a gopher, going to town to get parts for machinery.
They began moving to town when the twins started school because there weren’t enough children to hire a country teacher. They lived on Bridge Street for about four years before purchasing their dream home on Cottage.
Betty often said she never dreamt that she would have a home as nice as this and wondered how she would ever fill all those cupboards. It’s safe to say that after 43 years, those cupboards are overflowing.
Even as her children grew up and moved away, Betty never considered leaving, saying she was planted where she wanted to be. That was true even after the death of her son Jerry in 2004, although those that knew her best knew things weren’t quite the same. Betty was a very private person but her personal relationship with the Lord was very important to her and that helped her during this difficult time.
Betty is survived by her husband, Chris, her younger brother Robert (Nancy) Fadhl of Buckeye, Ariz., daughter Lori (Dave) Trimmer of Spokane and their sons Garrett and Blake, daughter Janice (Rand) Young of Dickinson, and their sons Christopher and Travis, and a granddaughter, Breanna (Tyler) Lund Harbaugh of Miles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Fadhl and Margaret Ford, as well as her son Jerry, whose fiancé, Jo Beaty, has remained a close family friend.
Memoria1s can be made to Hospice of Miles City.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 10, 2013
First Luthern Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following Services
Thursday January 10, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 10, 2013
First Luthern Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following Services
Thursday January 10, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Fred & Mary says
Chris & Family,
we are so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a very special lady and will be rememembered and missed by all who knew her. Please let us know what we can do to help.
Love
Fred & Mary Wambolt
Proverbs 31:10-31
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
10 An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14 She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15 She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17 She dresses herself[b] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20 She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[c]
22 She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.
Jean and Dan Doran says
Chris and family: Sorry to hear about Betty. She was a dear and wonderful lady. She will be truly missed. With all our thoughts and prayers, in the coming days!
Dan and Jean
Robert/Jerri Fuller says
Dear Chris and Family—-Julie just called us to tell us about Betty. We are so sorry and our love, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. Wish we were back in Minot as we just got here to Phoenix. We called Bud to tell him –not sure if he will remember but he gave his condolences to you also. Hard to lose someone you love. Please know you are in our thoughts. Jerri and Bob
Ron & Connie Watts says
Our deepest sympathy Chris.
Billie Goggin says
Chris, Lori, Janice and families,
I am truly sorry to hear about Betty! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping to see you soon.
Billie
Chris,Lori,Janice says
I have a lot of good memories of spending as much time at your house as i did my own. I am sorry for your loss. You will be our thoughts and prayers.
Ken, Jeane Stokes
Jack and Clare Doran says
Dear Chris and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I just visited with Betty a few weeks ago, we had a delightful visit. She will be missed. Jack and Clare
Dotty Cauthron Watts says
Chris and family, So very sorry to read about Betty.
Cherish your good memories.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dotty Watts
Heather Loomis says
Chris,
Very sorry to hear about Betty. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed. She touched the hearts and souls of many people and left a wonderful impression upon everyone she met.
Heather Loomis
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Chris and family,
Sorry to hear about Betty. She was such a nice lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless,
Donna Waddell says
CHRIS,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
Jackie Artz Currey says
Chris and kids……. I’m so sorry to hear about your dear Mom and Wife’s passing. I know I haven’t seen any of you for quite some time now….. but I still have great memories of our times spent together. My folks loved spending time with you. And us kids had amazing times together. I will pray for strength and courage through this most difficult time for all of you. God Bless your families……
Shari Swanson says
Chris and family,
I was saddened to find Betty’s name here today. Thinking of you.
Lisa Bastian says
Betty was truly an amazing woman, she touched our hearts with her grace, her smile & laughter. Know of our thoughts & prayers for your family.
Leroy & Pearl Hirsch says
We were sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our prayers go out to all of your families. We will all miss Betty. She was a great Lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. We have to be out of towncan’t be there , so we , but will stop overlater in the week. LeRoy & Pearl
Leroy & Pearl Hirsch says
We were sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our prayers go out to all of your families. We will all miss Betty. She was a great Lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. We have to be out of towncan’t be there , so we , but will stop overlater in the week. LeRoy & Pearl
Dale & Joyce Farley says
Chris and family,
We had such a nice time getting to know you, Chris and Betty, and Lori and Dave in Phoenix in October. We were so sad to hear about Betty, but on another level, so glad that our paths had crossed. As everyone here has said, Betty was such a nice lady.
Sam & Jerrelene Williamson says
Dear Lori, Dave, Garrett , Blake, and all of the Family. We never got to know Betty
personally, but we do know her through you and your wonderful Family. In reading
her obituary, she was a wonderful person, and we wish we could have known her.
May God Bless you, and all of the Family.
Diana Rogers says
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Richard Bonine, Jr. says
Chris and family:
I am sorry to learn of the passing of Betty. Reading of Betty’s love of the house on Cottage brought a smile to my face. As you might recall, you bought that house from my grandparents Buren and Helen Bonine. Of all the houses they owned, that was by far my favorite and I have some special memories in that place as well. I knew Betty only as “the lady who bought Grama’s house”. Grama (who is still with us) spoke very highly of Betty.
I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you in the coming days.
Jim & Patty says
Lori & family ~ Our prayers are with you all….. Lean on one another through this time….. We’ll see you when you get back to Spokane…… Love Jim & Patty
Gerome and Rita Wemmer and family says
Deepest sympathies to the family of Betty Lund. Our prayers are with you.
DeRene Ruffatto Garcia says
Sorry I couldn’t make it home for the funeral, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Betty holds a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. Love DeRene
Buzz Smith says
Chris, very sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. I remember Betty from band and admired her hard work on the coronet – which obviously she continued her hard and productive work during your 60 years of marriage. Hang in there, my friend.
Grant Mosby says
I had the good fortune to sit next to Betty in the high school band. I greatly
enjoyed her company and her talent.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
We extend our deepest sympathies to the whole family, may God’s presence be felt by all of you at this time.
Genie Gilbertson says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was so sorry to learn of Betty’s death.
I have happy memories of the time spent with her and Chris, Lori and Dave, at Nancy’s birthday party in late October. May God give you his peace. Genie
Chris and Bob Ulrich says
Lori, Dave and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Chris