Betty Minor

Betty Minor passed away early on the morning of April 22, 2009, after losing her battle with melanoma. Her family and her many friends are saddened by the loss of Betty and husband, Ray, who predeceased her in December 2008.

Betty was born in 1925, and raised in El Cajon, Calif., graduating from Grossmont High School in 1942. After high school, she worked as a secretary for Western Electric in San Diego and even spent some time working in New York City.

In January of 1946, she met her one true love, Ray Minor. She often told us that the moment she met him, she knew that he was the one. The marriage that took place six months later lasted more than 60 years and is regarded by everyone to be an example of what true love should be.

Betty had three children, Linda, Janice "Buzzie" and husband Jim Langford, and Jim and wife Robin who shared in the happiness and love that Mom provided.

Mom's talents were many. She was an expert in all household business, and there was nothing that she could not mend, cook or find a home remedy for. Mom was the queen of "homemade" and her creations filled our stomachs, our closets and our hearts. She also had a talent for the arts and sang in a choir and had an impressive portfolio of sketches.

When Mom and Dad retired in 1976, they began spending their summers on the Swan River in Montana. Building and maintaining their retirement home, "Minorvana" kept them young and provided the perfect setting for Betty to entertain her many visitors. She loved to float the river on her inner tube and did so into her 80s. A trip to Montana was never complete until Mom guided you through the rapids and pointed out the osprey nest.

In addition to her children, Mom is survived by her three grandchildren, Wes, Kellen and Carly Minor.

"We miss you Mom, but will hold you in our hearts forever."

Please join us in a celebration of Mom's and Dad's lives from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at their Bigfork residence. Call Jim for further information, 837-6844.