Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, Betty Jean (Harvey) Anderson passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on November 17, 2018 at the age of 86 of natural causes. Betty was born on the Monongahela River on a houseboat in Maysville, West Virginia on December 31, 1931. Raised on a ranch in Ekalaka, Montana by her parents Frank and Nancy Jane Stannard, Betty enjoyed horseback riding, socializing with friends, and swimming.
Betty met her husband Edward “Pete” Anderson in Laurel, Montana, and they were married on December 31, 1949. Together they raised nine children. Throughout their 42 years of marriage, they enjoyed dancing, picnicking with their children, and hosting large gatherings for family and friends. Betty’s phenomenal cooking and baking was done from scratch with a pinch of this and pinch of that. Later in life, Betty met the second love of her life William “Bill” Johnson. The two enjoyed 24 years of fishing, camping, gambling, and traveling to visit family and friends. Her greatest pride was watching her grandkids participate in sporting events. Betty was the heart of her family and the life of the party.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Edward Anderson, son Roy Anderson, grandson Brian Joe, and granddaughter Ashlee Megan. She is survived by her children Nancy (Steve), Tom (Debbie), Peggy (Ron), Rick (Teresa), Brenda (Ron), Kathy (Bugsy), Sue, and Pete; stepchildren Linda, Renita, Samuel, and Calvin; grandchildren Tammy, Laura, Jim, Teresa, Jessica, Samantha, Jay, Tyesha, Josh, NeeCee, Jason, Kylie, Brandon, Jami, Jenny, Mikey, Seth, Kelsi, Bryce, Heather, Kati, Annie, and Payden; great grandchildren Radlee, Lauren, Wesley, William, Averie, Trevor, Zak, Jordan, Grady, Bryleigh, Lexa, Eav, Emry, Damon, Damian, Joshua, Austin, Bradley, Brendlyn, Blade, Payleigh, McKenna, Maddi, Rosalie, Sophia, Tripp, Talyn, Bailee, Brycynn, Mack, Camryn, Lakota, Oaklyn, Greyson, Bentley, Tavyn, Tayleigh, Tamry, Easton, Walker, Tana, Waylon, Ellie, and Lilly; great-great grandchildren Ryann and Jameson.
Viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23rd at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway in Townsend. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Townsend. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Mint, 305 Broadway in Townsend. Private family burial will take place at Deep Creek Cemetery.
Betty’s family was her pride and joy; the legacy of her strength and love for life will live on through them.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday November 23, 2018
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday November 24, 2018
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 24, 2018
The Mint
305 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday November 23, 2018
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday November 24, 2018
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 24, 2018
The Mint
305 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
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J.L. And Janet Jones says
TO the Anderson family we are sorry to hear of your Mom passing. I loved her smile and the enthusiasm she brought with her doing the things she loved. I know you will miss here, she was a very special lady.
JAnet and J.L. Jones
Vickie Anderson says
To: Nancy, Tom, Peggy, Rick, Brenda, Kathy, Susie and Pete and extended family members;
I’m so sorry to here of your Moms passing, my heart goes out to you all. Although I haven’t seen you in years, I’ll never forget you, and the times our families got together out at the farm house to play and eat together.
Your mom and mine were best friends for so many years and they knew how to have a good time. : )
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Wilson says
So sorry to hear of Betty” passing. Christy and I got to see you all at the corn festival and everytime I see Betty it reminds me of mom. She was moms best friend and I know they are together once again. My heart goes out to all of you. With love
Billie says
Betty was always so living and kind. So sorry for your loss, all of you!
Billie says
Betty was always so loving and kind. So sorry for your loss, all of you!
DEBBIE ARCHER says
Just to let you know you’re not alone and that others sorrow too. With deepest sympathy and a prayer that God will comfort you. I will miss “Aunt Betty” as I can only remember calling her by even though she wasn’t. She will always be dear in this entire family’s heart. xoxox
Barbara, Debra, John, Arthur, Billie, Carla, Vickie and Dale