Betty Jo Raper passed away, at home in Montana City, Montana on November 11, 2015. Six days before her 95th birthday. She was born on November 17, 1920 in Quay, New Mexico to Earl Houston Gholson and Arne Daisy Scroggins. She had 3 sisters and 2 brothers
She married Woodrow Wilson Raper on June 27, 1946. They raised 8 children together: Jacqueline Brown (deceased), Susan St. John of Bullhead City, AZ, Charles (Alice) Raper of Meeteetse, Wyoming, Thomas Raper of Olancha, California, Carl Raper of Olancha, California, Carol (Guy) Ewart of Meeteetse, Wyoming, Rosalie (Dick) James of Montana City, Montana and David (Debbie) Raper of Poulsbo, Washington. The family lived in Olancha, California, later moving their family to Burlington, Wyoming. Owning and operating Woody’s Cash and Carry, a country grocery store there. Betty had 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, her husband of thirty years, Woody Raper, daughter Jacqueline Brown, and her grandson Christopher Raper.
Betty had a large family and many friends; she was cherished by all and will be greatly missed. She will be laid to rest in Burlington, Wyoming. A celebration of life will be held in Meeteetse, Wyoming at a later date.
A special thank you to Rocky Mountain Hospice, of Helena, MT, for the wonderful help, care and concern for Betty Raper and her family.
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Sabrina White Blasingame says
Grandma Betty was the sweetest old lady. Although she was the mother of a long time family friend, she always insisted that I called her grandma. During my high school years, my mom was a member of the local bunko club. Betty and all those ladies always had a good laugh about finding out who the cheater was at the table that night.
I hope you are resting in peace Grandma Betty, you will be missed dearly. Love Sabrina