Elizabeth “Betty” Anabel Namtvedt, 90, of Laramie, WY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sheridan, WY, on September 4, 1926. She attended Holy Name Catholic School and Sheridan High School. Betty married Kenneth M. Namtvedt on June 15, 1946, in Hardin, MT, and raised her family in Sheridan. She owned and operated the Ranger Bar in Clearmont and the K & B Motel and Truck Stop Café in Sheridan. Betty moved to Laramie in 2008. She enjoyed playing with her grandsons and great grandchildren, collecting recipes, reading, and caring for her pets. Betty was known for her love of family and friends, exceptional cooking, travel adventures, and infectious laugh.
Betty is lovingly remembered by her three daughters Carol Potter of Chantilly, VA; Elizabeth (John) Henn of Laramie; and Margaret (Rick) Lenz of Sheridan, WY; four grandsons Scott (Julie) Potter of Gainesville, VA; Tavis Potter of Valparaiso, IN; Michael (Kari) Henn of Pinedale, WY; and Brian Henn of Waterford, MI; and four great grandchildren Eric Taub, Sean Potter, Karsyn and Baylee Henn. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. Betty leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter #2; Daughters of the Nile, Sahida Temple No. 86; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary #1560.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Betty during her last illness.
Burial services will be held at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery at a future date.
8 Comments To "Elizabeth “Betty” Anabel Namtvedt"
#1 Comment By NORA HARLESS On December 29, 2016 @ 2:28 pm
To Carol and all of the Namtvedt family, I am so sorry for the lost of your dear Mother. You have my deepest sympathy,
God Bless, Nora Harless
#2 Comment By Sheryl Cleland On December 29, 2016 @ 4:17 pm
Dearest Carol and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! Gods plan is not ours, But our memories will last for ever! My deepest thoughts and condolences. Always in your heart ❤️.
#3 Comment By Anonymous On December 29, 2016 @ 4:30 pm
Carol: The members of the Northern Virginia Women’s Social Club send you their most sincere sympathy. We all know how much you loved your mother. Be at Peace.
#4 Comment By Anonymous On December 29, 2016 @ 4:31 pm
Carol: My deepest sympathy. Dot Y
#5 Comment By Frank&Jean Kovzelove On December 30, 2016 @ 2:25 am
Carol , Jean and I would like to passed along to you our sincere sympathy for your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#6 Comment By Johnnie On December 30, 2016 @ 3:07 am
I met Betty when i worked at Spring Wind and then took care of her when I worked at the Laramie Care Center. My fondest memories is when I would go in and help her at Spring Wind and we would talk about the news and how we couldn’t believe how people were becoming so “lazy” as she put it with all the new technology. My deepest sympathy to the family. You beat us all to the pearly gates. I remember the day I went to see her at LCC for the first time since i started working there and it had been about 8 months since I last worked with her, She had the biggest grin on her face and asked what I was doing in a place like that :). RIP Betty.
#7 Comment By Denise Deem On December 30, 2016 @ 8:13 pm
Betty was one of my favorite residents at Spring Wind. I loved her smile, her wit, her charm and her conversation. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her.
#8 Comment By Stan Novara On January 3, 2017 @ 6:47 pm
May God bless your soul and you rest in peace. I hope you will be buried next to Ken so I can visit your resting place every year on my annual pilgrimage to Sheridan cemetery. You will be missed by all who love you and even by some of us who never met you. We are first cousins twice removed.