Betty Reed of Stevensville passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2024. Mom was born on Oct. 7, 1942, in Washington D.C. to Melvin and Helen Olson.
She spent her youth at the family farm in North Dakota during the growing seasons, and winters South, where it was warm. While in high school, the family moved to Bigfork, where she loved to spend her days on the lake with friends.
After graduation, she attended what was then called “beauty school” in Missoula. Upon completion, she met and fell in love with Bob (Robert) Reed. They became what may have been the original “fixer uppers.” Working side by side, they remodeled numerous homes and cabins. They were married 59 years.
Mom enjoyed many things, but at the top was time spent with family at home, and all the adventures and memories made while at the cabins. As mom said, “She lived, she died, she grew to hate trees.” (She still had a bit of humor after all the wind storms this year)
You’ll be missed by so many!
Betty is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Reed; and is survived by her sister, Marlene (Rodney); sons Mike (Monique) and Jim (Paris), and daughter Debbie; as well as her grand- and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
As per her request, there will be no formal service. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.