Betty Lou Scheid, age 92, of Miles City passed away peacefully at her home joining her beloved husband Fred on September 2, 2025.
Betty was born on the family homestead in Sims, ND on April 21, 1933 the daughter of James and Alice (Hanson) Jacobson. Betty grew up and attended school in Sims until the 8th grade when the family moved to Miles City and she began attending school at Custer County High School.
Shortly after school Betty met the love of her life Fred Scheid Sr. and shortly after they got married on April 21, 1951. Together they raised four children, Linda, Sandy, Fred Jr. and Marty. Betty worked hard as a homemaker to make sure her children were always taken care of and loved. One of Betty’s greatest joys was when she became a grandmother and great grandmother, she cherished her grandchildren and loved attending all their activities to cheer them all on.
She is survived by her four children, Linda (Mike) Mackrell, Sandy Kinsey, Fred Jr. (Stacy) Scheid and Marty (Teresa) Scheid; three sisters and one brother; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Sr. and two brothers and one sister.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Miles City. Condolences can be left to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Fred, Cory, Fred, Kimberle, Aunt Phyllis, and families, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
BONNIE CURRAN says
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,. SHE WAS A VERY NICE LADY AND I AM SURE YOU ALL WILL MISS HER A LOT. HUGS AND PRAYERS TO ALL.
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Tom Zuelke says
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Dale & Ann Tribby says
Fred, Sandy and family – We were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Our deepest sympathies.
Dawn Biery Koehn says
Marty, Teresa, Fred & families: The loss of a loved one is so incredibly difficult. I pray God brings you to a place of peace as you walk through this difficult time.
Hazel Stabler says
To all of Betty’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Holy Spirit wrap you with comfort at this time.
Carole Dighans says
So very sorry for your loss of a very special lady. Prayers are with all of your family at this time. She always had the special smile and greetings.
From Bernie and Carole Dighans
Karen Morris says
May you find comfort in your happy memories.
Cheryl Fuhrman says
To Betty’s family my heart goes out yo you. I was one of the lucky ones to got to work with her at K Mart,she was always in on a prank or the instigator of one. She always had a smile but it got bigger when she talked about her family you all have a berry special place in her heart.
Penny R Jacobson says
My Condolences to The Entire Jacobson Family from Sheridan , Wyoming . I enjoyed Those Huge Family Reunion’s for 23 Years . I Send My Condolences to Each and Every One of You From Wyoming This Morning .. Penny R Jacobson
Sandy and Ric Rabe says
Scheid Families. We are so sorry for your loss. May God provide you with comfort in wonderful memories.
Barb Hoover says
To all the Scheid family. I just want to give you my dearest condolences. I would be there but I’ll be out of town but know that I love you all and sending you the deepest love. Keith and Barb Hoover
Marc and Denise Hartse says
Our sympathies and condolences to the Scheid family.
Katy Harbaugh says
To all of Betty’s family – I will miss seeing her smiling face at Walmart. So glad I got to know her a little. May you be comforted by your memories and each other. Katy (Butler) and Vern Harbaugh
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with family.
Ginger Huckins says
No words can fully express my sorrow.
Ramona Kurkowski says
To Fred and all of the families. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thank goodness for memories. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Ramona Stephens Kurkowski
Alecia Ragain says
I just read of Aunt Betty’s passing this morning. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with you all today. Aunt Betty was such a joy to be around, and I will always remember her smile and laughter. It was always obvious that she loved her family deeply. Sending you all healing prayers, hugs and love.
Alecia Jacobson Ragain
Ginger Huckins says
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bill Stewart says
Condolences to my cousins Linda, Sandy, Freddy, and Marty. Aunt Betty will always be remembered. She was a beautiful lady.
Denise Harvey says
My thoughts are with you!.
May cherished memories bring comfort.
Ginger Huckins says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family
Kevin Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss, Heavens gain.
Randy stanhope says
So sorry to hear about Betty prayers to the family
Larry and Pam (Hanson) Certain says
Our sympathy to the family. I have not seen Betty in a very long time, and just read of her passing. Betty was my cousin, and I have not been in contact with the Jacobson family please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers .
Becky Johnson says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Axelberg says
My deepest condolences in the passing of your Mom, Fred. Wishing you strength, hope and courage in the days ahead.