Oct. 8, 1936 - Aug. 13, 2016
Date of Service: Aug. 19, 2016
Betty Goodman
MALTA–Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Betty Goodman, a 79-year-old resident of Maple Springs, previously of Malta, passed away Aug. 13, 2016, at Maple Springs in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of Thomas and Wanda (Hamson) Misrasi. Betty was the oldest of six sisters. Betty graduated from Box Elder High and has enjoyed attending her class reunions.
Betty and Bert Goodman were married on Nov. 14, 1970, in Elko, Nevada. They had 34 wonderful years together. Following marriage, she moved to Bert’s ranch in Malta, Idaho. Betty was always a hard worker and loved helping on the ranch. Betty was known for growing flowers and keeping a beautiful yard. Betty had many hobbies including crocheting afghans, counted cross-stitch, ceramics, oil painting and toile painting. Betty was a cosmetologist, worked at Brigham Apparel and at Simplot.
She was survived by her five sisters, Lois (Dean) Hereford, Marilyn Perry, Barbara (Dennis) Whitaker, Patti (Bob) Winklesky and Nancy Shevey; many nieces; nephews; cousins; and close friends. Bert’s family, especially Bob and Karla Parke, were very close to Betty.
She was preceded in passing by her parents and her husband. Bert.
The family would like to thank her second family at Maple Springs. She was very well-liked and they took great care of Betty.
While at Maple Springs Betty continued her artistic talents making loom hats, which she donated for newborn babies. She also enjoyed oil painting. Many of her pictures won ribbons at Box Elder County Fair.
The funeral will be held at 1p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Malta LDS Church, where friends and family may call from Noon until 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Valley Vu Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
