Betty Lou Bear

Betty Lou White Bear passed away of natural causes on June 10, 2010 at home. She was born June 13, 1935 in Standardill, Utah to Lewis Edward and Betty Lou McGregor White. She married James Leonard Bear on February 16, 1952 in Price, Utah. They have 8 children, Frank (Judy), Genevieve (Don), Russel, Mark, Leilani (Lamar), Mike, Jon and Autumn (Steve) and granddaughter May (Cory) who she raised.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and two grandchildren. She is survived by her brothers John (Lena), Claude (Myrna) White and her sister Mary (Lynn) Hertig and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty attended Carbon High School and was a waitress. She was awarded Miss Carbon County. She was a member of the Oratorio Society and sang in the Tabernacle Choir. She loved playing the piano, enjoyed camping, coin collecting, working in the garden, putting puzzles together, reading books, and was a big Jazz fan.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday June 19, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at 1871 West Grassy Knoll Court (12375 South) Riverton, Utah. Please call 801-349-0460 or 801-560-7426 for further directions or information. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial at a later date.
A message from Betty: And when you remember me, think of blue skies, bright stars, mountains and trees... and then you'll know I'm free. Love, Mom



I Love You
She was the most amazing woman I have ever known. She was the woman I always wanted to be, I loved being around her. She was wise with years of experience. She was also very intelligent and had great respect for nature and all living things. When I saw her gardening, she was happiest. It was as though she belonged to nature. Music, of course, was another love of hers. When I think about her now, wherever she may be, I imagine her playing the piano in a grand theater or maybe in a meadow with flowers all around her.
All she wanted for her loved ones is for them to be happy, successful, and to love each other. She always encouraged me to be my best and to take pride in myself and what I did. She was always there for me, especially when I needed her most. No matter how many times I made mistakes, she was there.
I thought she was wonderful, as wonderful as a human could be. I believe what she wanted for herself was to be in peace and quiet with nature, her music, and to be with her beloved husband once more. She will forever and always be in my heart.
May Tamara Bear
"I will find you."