Betty Lou (Jones) Young

Published 12:22 am Thursday, August 28, 2014

Feb. 9, 1930 Aug. 13, 2014

Betty passed away at home on August 13, 2014 at the age of 84.

Betty was born February 9, 1930 in Deerfield, KS to George Carl & Pearl Josephine Jones.

Betty was a graduate from Amarillo Business College, Texas in 1950 and moved to Bend in 1953. Betty had a long career in the insurance business working at Lumbermens Insurance for 39 years. After a short retirement, Betty went to work at Sage Insurance for several years.

Betty was involved in many organizations: The Venture Club, Insurance Women of Central Oregon, 4-H, Bowling League, Powell Butte Christian Church, VFW ladies auxiliary, The Elks, Deschutes Pioneers, Historical Society, card club and others.

Betty was married to lifelong resident Robert V. (Bob) Young in 1954 for 53 years until his passing in October, 2007.

Betty had an infectious smile and great sense of humor. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. She got a kick out of her grandchildren and loved watching them play sports. Betty was active in her church and looked forward to the Lords Acre Day every November. She loved playing cards, cooking, gardening, canning, crafting, reading, playing the slots and traveling to the Oregon Coast. Betty was a die-hard Portland Trail Blazer fan; she enjoyed attending the games and when she couldnt, she would be watching the game on TV or listening to it on the radio.

Betty is survived by her son, Mark Young of Bend, (his wife, Michelle), and daughter, Karla (Young) Harling of Alaska (her husband, Terry); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Jones of TX, J. Keith Jones of KS, and a sister, Carol Sue (Jones) Salvati of CA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brother, Douglas Jones of KS.

A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bend. Niswonger & Reynolds is in charge of the arrangements.

To honor Betty, the family is encouraging those attending to wear some Portland Trail Blazer attire.

A gathering will take place following the service at the Youngs home, in Deschutes River Woods.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Partners in Care/Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct, Bend, Oregon 97701 in memory of Betty Young.