Betty Sanford

Betty Jean Sanford, loving wife, mother and grandmother, of Casper, Wyoming, joined the Lord June 19, 2017. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Betty was born February 2, 1932 to James and Elizabeth (Heffer) Dunbar in a log house on their family ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains south of Chinook, Montana. She attended People's Creek School through 8th grade then moved to Chinook to attend high school, graduating in 1949. Her career began at Havre High School serving as a secretary to the principal and superintendent and at Blaine County National Bank in Chinook. During this time, she met the love of her life, Albert Sanford. They were married September 4, 1955 and were blessed with four children--a son Robert, twin daughters--Kathy and Karen and son Mark. The Sanford's moved with Al's career throughout Montana, living in Chinook, Cut Bank and Roundup; settling in Casper, Wyoming in 1972. Betty enjoyed time at home raising the family. They passionately supported their children and grandchildren in their endeavors. She truly loved people, opening her heart and home to all. Betty was a member and Deacon of First Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Black Sheep Square Dance Club, Mended Hearts and Natrona County Republican Women. She worked at Pyramid Insurance, Wyoming National Bank and Production Credit Association. Upon retirement, they spent 24 winters in Arizona also spending a great deal of their time visiting their children, grandchildren, family and friends. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert; and her siblings, Rosella, Margaret (Wright), Joseph, George, James, Helen (Bley) and Dorothy (Ehlang). She is survived by her husband, Albert; daughter, Kathy Thomas (Pat); daughter, Karen Gall (Dan); son, Mark Sanford (Heather); and daughter-in-law, Suzee Sanford; grandchildren, Tyler, Ian and Elizabeth Sanford, Katelynn Dugan (Andy), Karalee and Craig Thomas, Carter and Hayden Gall, Grace, Torrey and Bennett Sanford; and great-granddaughter, Parker Ann Sanford. Betty is also survived by sisters-in-law, Leona Gilmore and Judy Dunbar; and brother-in-law, Leonard Ehlang; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Casper, WY. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will take place at the Alice Nash Memorial Cemetery, south of Chinook, Montana at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2017; preceded by a viewing at 10:30 a.m. and a reception at 11:00 a.m. at the Chinook Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Life Care Center of Casper. Bustard's Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Visitation

Friday, June 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

8th and Wolcott

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, June 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

8th and Wolcott

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, June 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

8th and Wolcott

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, June 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

8th and Wolcott

Casper, Wyoming 82601