Betty Lou Wright passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Friendship Villa in Miles City.
Betty Lou (Bair) Wright was born in Ismay, Montana, on December 8, 1927 to Elmer Bair and Mary Alvina (Baker) Bair. As a child Betty attended schools in the Ismay community and graduated from Custer County District High School.
On October 2, 1948, Betty was married to Harvey L. Wright of Kinsey, Montana. They were married forty-three years. During this time they lived in various parts of the country and always had fond memories of their time in the Kalispell, Kinsey and Terry areas and working on local ranches. She and Harvey were both employed at the Custer County Resthome, which was located in the Yellowstone Valley in Miles City, Montana.
Betty was a life-time member of the VFW Auxiliary in Miles City, holding offices in the local chapter as well as state offices. She and Harvey were active volunteers at the Veteran’s Administration hospital in Miles City. She spent many years devoting time to others and to worthy causes that she believed in.
Betty enjoyed doing genealogy, quilting, crocheting and doing embroidery work, until such time she was no longer able to.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband Harvey, her parents, her brothers and sisters and their faithful cattle dog Lady.
Betty is survived by her special nephews, Lloyd R. (Colette) Butcher, Roger (Darlene) Root, who were like her own children, as she and Harvey never had children of their own. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews, all across the country, and an abundance of lifelong friends.
We would like to thank the staff at the Holy Rosary ICU and the staff at Friendship Villa for taking good care of our dear Betty. She will be missed.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Friday September 27, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Friday September 27, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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Jim and Marilyn May says
What a wonderful, dear person Betty was. So glad we got to see her last week, and Jim’s mom also. Our love and sympathy to all of you. Marilyn and Jim May
A Neighbor says
May Betty Wright RIP,far be it for the true God to act unjustly, “if an able bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait until my relief comes.” Job 14:14. With hope may your hearts and minds remain sure with the helmet of salvation. “But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and have on the breastplate of Faith and Love and as a helmet the hope of salvation” 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Psalms 115:16; John 5:28, 29; Psalms 37:11
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
RIP Betty. Say hi to my folks, they thought you were a very special lady.
Roger & Debbie Grant & Family says
Aunt Betty was such an awesome person. We enjoyed our visits to Montana. Aunt Betty always had a family story and history to share. She will be missed here on earth, but I’m sure that Uncle Harvey is glad that they are back together again. Rest in Peace.
Diane Welbes says
Met Betty through the VFW Ladies–she was always so supportive–The family will be in my prayers.
Mary Jane Warrior says
Betty was a very special friend. We traveled all over Montana for the VFW AUX. We had some very fun times. I missed traveling with her the last few years. She will be missed. .
Lisa Bastian says
Betty was truly a delightful woman, she always left me with a smile on face & her laughter was joyful. I am sure she is warming hearts in Heaven as well.
Judy Henderson says
Love you Lloyd and Colette Butcher! Thanks for taking such good care of Aunt Betty!
Denise Harvey says
We enjoyed Betty as our neighbor and I was so impressed with all the countless hours she spent working on genealogy and the cemetery records. Thoughts and prayers to her family some of who are now our wonderful neighbors.