Betty Walters

Betty Walters

September 1, 1920 - July 30, 2022
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An answer to our prayers came on July 30, 2022, when Betty Walters passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord.

Betty was born on a farm in Roberts County, South Dakota, on September 1, 1920, to Louis and Anna (Ringwelski) Rodeski. Shortly after Betty was born, they moved to Little Falls, Minnesota. In 1938 Betty came to Montana to work in her aunt's boarding house. In 1939 she met Carl “Guba” Walters on a blind date, and they were married June 2, 1941, in Lewistown, Montana.

Besides being a homemaker, Betty's work history included working at the pea factory for 25 cents an hour, Kress's dime store, Buttrey Foods, and Falls Bowling Alley. Betty and Carl enjoyed dancing, playing cards, weekend outings, and holiday celebrations with family and friends. Many fun times were spent at their cabin in Sun River Canyon which they owned from 1967 to 1989. There were numerous trips to Minnesota. After Carl retired, they hit the road on bus tours to California, the East Coast, and Alaska. A highlight of Betty's life was her trip to Israel.

Betty was an avid gardener. She enjoyed canning, reading, journaling, and was an excellent cook. Besides her family, above all her loves was her relationship with Jesus. Scripture was a regular part of her day, and she was active with prayer groups, bible studies, and her church. In her kind and humble way, she led many to the Lord. Even though she had lost her sight, ability to hear very well, and her body was weak and frail, her faith and sense of humor never wavered.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Nancy Walters and Karen (Steve) Gonser; son, William Walters; brother, Jerry (Alice) Hoffman; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Carl Walters; brothers, Victor Rodeski, Louis Rodeski, and Stanley Rodeski; and sister, Mary Ann Lennon.

A private family burial service will take place on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery. The celebration of life is at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace Hospice, Meals on Wheels, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Family Gathering

Highland Cemetery
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  • 2010 33rd Avenue South
    Great Falls, MT 59405

Celebration Of Life

Calvary Chapel of Great Falls

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