Betty Compton
February 7, 1939 ~ December 29, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Betty Jo Compton, 75, of Miller, went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral services were held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31,, 2014 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2015 at TenSleep Cemetery in TenSleep, Wyoming.
She was born the 10th of 14 children to James and Elsie (Cowan) Nichols on February 7, 1939 in Buckeye, Arizona. The family traveled extensively and lived in many states. Some of her fondest memories of childhood were in the mountains of Northern California. She recalled watching the filming of a scene for the movie, “The Big Trees”. Smiling, she told of the kids riding in the families mobile home with a fire lit in the wood stove for warmth while her father pulled it down the road to his next job. Memories of running barefoot and tipping over outhouses on Halloween were some of Betty’s favorites.
In the late 1960’s, Betty soldered circuit panels for radios. Later she worked as a flagger for road construction; a dump truck driver in Miami, Florida and at resort lodges in the mountains of North Central, Wyoming.
Betty inherited the “Nichols’ gypsy blood” and continued to travel until she settled in Miller, South Dakota in 2006. She married Bert Compton on July 2, 1987 and traveled with him for his job as an iron worker. She raised six children on her own.
In her earlier years, Betty loved to dance, shoot pool, and throw darts. Later she sewed, embroidered, and baked. She always loved to fish.
Surviving include her husband, Bert Compton of Miller, SD; four daughters: Debbie (Steve) Kodada of New Ulm, MN, Gloria (Darrell) Groenendyk of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Becky (Brian) Beaner of Worthington, MN, and P.J. (Joe) Woldt of Crooks, SD; two sons: Ray (Lisa) Wilkett of Worthington, MN and Don (Melissa) Morris of St. Lawrence, SD; a step-daughter, Carrie (Casey) Hall of New Jersey; two step-sons: Greg Compton of Steal City, NE and Dale (Susan) Compton of St. Cloud, FL; 26 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 7 sisters and brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and four brothers.
Betty will live on in our cherished memories of her laughter and in the strength she instilled in her children.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Betty’s arrangements.
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Always a smile, always good thoughts of Aunt Betty Jo…memories of when we still lived in Delta and I was in 7th grade and she was a freshman at Delta High School…hold the good memories close Bert. She is at rest.
Betty Jo, I don’t really know where to begin. You have always been so kind and good to me; you have always been a true friend as well as my sister in law.
I have so many memories of fun times and life experiences with our young families through the years.
I will be missing you.
Fond childhood memories of you Aunt Betty Jo…..Love you.
I have fond memories of aunt Betty. She was married to my dads younger brother and we lived around them during that period. She met him through my parents when he was living with us. I will always remember her with love.
I was a small child when you were married to my dad’s brother for a short time but I do remember you from photos. May you RIP Aunt Betty. From a niece you may or may not have remembered.
Knowing Betty Jo was such a joy; whether a friend, family or children. She was such a hard worker; her kids were her life; she kept them with her through hard times as well as the good. She rarely said anything bad about anyone; she looked for the good in people. A good cook; not one could make biscuits like Betty Jo. I loved you lady and I will see you again…
Love you Betty and will miss you rest in pease sis.
May you Rest in Peace Aunt Betty Jo. You will always be in my heart. And all of my cousins you are always welcome in my home as always. We are praying for all of you, and I know that she is with her Mom & Dad celebrating there reunion with each other and with Jesus.
Miss you already Mom. All of your pain and suffering is done and you’re walking with Jesus. Give grandpa a hug from me.
My condolences to all who knew and loved Betty Jo. May everyone find peace in her passing, with the knowledge that she is celebrating in heaven with her parents, siblings, and family and friends who crossed over before her.
my prayers and thoughts go out to you all
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you can find strength and comfort from all those around you.
How I love her. Alice
I will always remember all the good times of us growing up and when you lived near me in Redfield, SD, we had so much fun and got into trouble a few times, but always got out. I will miss you, because you were very special to me and was always there for me. Now I have to smile because you are up in Heaven with Moma, Daddy, Bud, Francis, Frankie, and so many more that have gone on before us, you are at peace and in no pain. I loved you Betty because you were my sister but you were also my friend….
My deepest sympathy to all of Betty’s family, your Mom had a great spirit that will be missed. Peace be with you all. Roxie
To all of my Cousins, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Aunt BettyJo was always smiling and giving me hugs. I also remember her dancing to American Bandstand in our living room in Eureka, CA. She was loved dearly by all.
Janis
My love and prayers to all. Rest in Peace
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. All of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. And you can also visit jw.org for more comfort .Please accept my deepest sympathies.