Betty Lou (Wahl) Robinette passed away on September 16, 2022, at the McCone County Nursing Home, in Circle, Montana.
Betty was born on the family farm seven miles northwest of Circle on August 10, 1940. She was the fourth child of Robert and Mildred (Wheatley) Wahl. Siblings included Gary, William, Bonnie, Mary Ann, and Neil. She grew up on the family farm and attended grade school about two miles away at the Pioneer School. She attended Circle High School, graduating as Salutatorian in 1958. She then completed a one-year business course at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She returned to Circle and worked at McCone Electric Co-op as a billing clerk.
Betty married Stephen Bruce Robinette on December 19, 1959. After their first child, Ricky, was born, Betty became a full-time stay-at-home mom. When their second child, Theresa, was three years old, Betty went back to work, taking a job with the McCone County Clerk of Court’s office. She eventually campaigned for and was elected McCone County Clerk of Court. She served the County for 30 years, retiring in 1997.
In the mid-1960s, Betty and Bruce leased a lot on Fort Peck Lake at Rock Creek and built a small cabin in which they spent most weekends and vacations during the summers. They later sold that cabin and purchased a larger, more comfortable one where they enjoyed fishing, tending their yard, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing. In the early 1980s, Betty and Bruce started buying older houses, refurbishing them, and converting them to rental properties. They owned rentals in Circle and Glendive, Montana. They were still managing these properties at the time of Betty’s passing.
Betty was the proud mother of Ricky (Wanda) Robinette and Theresa (Tim) Haynie; grandmother of Jonathan Haynie, Joshua (Britany) Haynie, Jennifer (Tyler) Robinette, Jeremy (Corinne) Robinette, Justin (Maia) Robinette, Stephanie (Darek) Bowman, and Jordan (Karah) Haynie; great-grandmother of Sierra, Landon, Layne, Laityn, Talena, Tyanna, Jeremiah, Gideon, Rayleigh, Raxton, Ryatt, Sophia, Anna, and Emmalyn. Before her passing, she was excitedly awaiting the birth of her next three great-grandbabies.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
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Maureen Stiles says
Dear Bruce, Rick, Wanda, & family; Theresa, Tim, & family, & all of Betty’s family, Wahl & Robinette,
You have our heartfelt sympathy in the death of your beloved Betty! She was a very intelligent, kind person! She will be missed by many! But none will miss her as much as you her beloved family. With Love, prayers, & sympathy, Jim & Maureen Stiles
Trudy Kirkegard says
To Betty’s Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of Betty. I am forever grateful to have known her as my former boss and mentor, in that she taught me all of the ins and outs of the District Court system, when she asked if I would be the Deputy Clerk of Court and later be the elected Clerk of Court. She was extremely intelligent and serious about the duties that I would be undertaking. Working with her was a pleasure, and I hope you will hold your memories dear, as she was a great lady. May she rest in peace.
Patsy kuntz says
To Betty ‘s family may she rest in peace!
Denise (Strand) Stambaugh says
Sincere condolences to the Robinette family. Keeping you in my prayers. 💕🙏💕
Steve and Anita Wheatley says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Robinette family. Betty was a great friend and a great person and we’ll miss her.
MARIDEL & LYLE KASSNER says
So very sorry for your loss. Betty was one very special friend!
Gene and Carol Markuson says
Our prayers are with all of your families as you mourn the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin. Remember all of the good times. God Bless.
Bruce Wagner says
Our thoughts are with your families. Mom’s are a special part of a family. While the community will miss her, you have years of fond memories. May you find peace and comfort in that.
Tracey Viall says
To Betty’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. My Mom loved Betty so much and I know she would say that she is praying for you, if she could. So I will do so in her place.
Tracey Viall
Dorrie Beach says
Rick and Theresa and families, so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. May your many wonderful memories of her give you comfort.
Clint and Shawn Kirchner says
So sorry for your loss, our thought are with all of you,
Dawn Dannen says
My condolences to the family. Miss Betty was a kind and gentle woman and I’m blessed to have known her. Heaven gained an angel.
Brenda Johnson says
Rick and Theresa- your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Sherrie Pierce says
So sorry for your loss ❤️
Tammy Naasz Enghusen says
Theresa, Rick and families. I’m so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing! She was s sweet lady. My condolences to you all!