Alma Bethards

DOLLY BETHARDS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Alma Clair “Dolly” Mason Bethards, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2010, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Dolly was born March 26, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Guy Mason and Lydia Hofferber Mason. On September 11, 1950 she married Kenneth L. Bethards in Nebraska. Together they raised four children. Dolly lived in San Diego, California; Sallisaw, Oklahoma; Granbury, Texas, as well as Idaho Falls. She was a member of the Pink Ladies at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Dolly worked as the owner and operator of El Rancho Motel and Gas Station in Idaho Falls. She enjoyed traveling, poetry, crafts, and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Son: David L. Bethards, Cleburne, TX Daughter: Janice L. Roberts, Ammon, ID Son: Dennis Bethards, Irvine, TX 9 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Sr., her son Kenneth Jr., and her brother, Don Mason. Memorial Services for Dolly will be held in Texas at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Barb Galloway BJGalloway@aol.com Dear Jan, I am so pleased that you and your mom got to go on the cruise. You are in our thougthts and prayers. Take care. Barb and John Galloway Kam kam_b_c@yahoo.com Read of your mother's passing. Thinking of you. Kam