BETTY JO (JENSEN) STEWART, beloved wife of the late Floyd Stewart, died peacefully in the Cardston Hospital on December 17, 2021, at the age of 87 with family at her bedside.
Betty is survived by her children Robert (Dana), Rosalee (Don) Chisholm, David (Martha), Donald (Tracy), Troy (Sue). Vicki (Doug) Neidigh; daughter-in-law, Carol.; 69 grandchildren, 89 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Ken Stewart, her parents, Harold and Ruth Jensen, her brother, Kelvin Jensen, son-in-law Gene Powlesland, grandsons Darren and Jaydn Powlesland and great grandson Mason Harbridge. Her grandchildren and great and great great grandchildren were extremely special to her. She could spoil them, play with them, go gopher hunting with them, teach them how to crochet, and attend all their important sports and special events. They were a source of great joy.
Betty was raised in the small hamlet of Aetna, moved to Shelby Montana for four years, lived on the Kimball farm 60 years and was living in Cardston for the last 10 years. As a girl she loved to ride her horse bareback and stay overnight at her best friend, Rhea Pitcher’s home. She excelled and loved school and became a pianist.
She met the love of her life, Floyd, at age ten and married him at age 17. He was the love of her life for the next 66 years. She followed him everywhere, supported him in all his adventures, and helped him in all facets of his work such as driving heavy machinery and checking cows during calving season. She was deeply devoted to the other loves of her life, her wonderful family, participation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a wide circle of friends.
Betty excelled at baking and cooking. Some of her favorites were chicken dumplings, chili, rice pudding, cinnamon rolls and brownies. She taught some of her daughters in law how to make her cinnamon rolls. Anyone that stepped into her home or onto the farm was welcomed in for a tasty meal.
She had many interests, travelling, collecting old colored bottles (at one time they numbered 4000) and scissors (last count of 106) crocheting potholders and doing genealogy. She also loved to document her family and life in the creation of many, many photo albums.
While rearing her family she learned expert budgeting skills and made her dollar stretch to its maximum. Then when money was not tight, she discovered a new passion. Shopping, shopping, and shopping! Betty never had a job outside the home, but she worked hard early to late every day.
She was kind and considerate and friendly to everyone. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 21st, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB. Interment to follow in the Kimball Cemetery.
Betty is survived by her children Robert (Dana), Rosalee (Don) Chisholm, David (Martha), Donald (Tracy), Troy (Sue). Vicki (Doug) Neidigh; daughter-in-law, Carol.; 69 grandchildren, 89 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Ken Stewart, her parents, Harold and Ruth Jensen, her brother, Kelvin Jensen, son-in-law Gene Powlesland, grandsons Darren and Jaydn Powlesland and great grandson Mason Harbridge. Her grandchildren and great and great great grandchildren were extremely special to her. She could spoil them, play with them, go gopher hunting with them, teach them how to crochet, and attend all their important sports and special events. They were a source of great joy.
Betty was raised in the small hamlet of Aetna, moved to Shelby Montana for four years, lived on the Kimball farm 60 years and was living in Cardston for the last 10 years. As a girl she loved to ride her horse bareback and stay overnight at her best friend, Rhea Pitcher’s home. She excelled and loved school and became a pianist.
She met the love of her life, Floyd, at age ten and married him at age 17. He was the love of her life for the next 66 years. She followed him everywhere, supported him in all his adventures, and helped him in all facets of his work such as driving heavy machinery and checking cows during calving season. She was deeply devoted to the other loves of her life, her wonderful family, participation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a wide circle of friends.
Betty excelled at baking and cooking. Some of her favorites were chicken dumplings, chili, rice pudding, cinnamon rolls and brownies. She taught some of her daughters in law how to make her cinnamon rolls. Anyone that stepped into her home or onto the farm was welcomed in for a tasty meal.
She had many interests, travelling, collecting old colored bottles (at one time they numbered 4000) and scissors (last count of 106) crocheting potholders and doing genealogy. She also loved to document her family and life in the creation of many, many photo albums.
While rearing her family she learned expert budgeting skills and made her dollar stretch to its maximum. Then when money was not tight, she discovered a new passion. Shopping, shopping, and shopping! Betty never had a job outside the home, but she worked hard early to late every day.
She was kind and considerate and friendly to everyone. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 21st, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB. Interment to follow in the Kimball Cemetery.