Bette Staten

BETTE STATEN Click here to view a video of Bette's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Bette Ruth Rapp Staten, 82, died March 11, 2008, at Mount Vernon Assisted Living Center of causes incident to age. Bette was born February 18, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LeRoy Arthur Rapp and Vada Heiner Durrant Rapp. She attended schools in the Idaho Falls area. On April 2, 1943, she married Leland Stacy Staten in Pocatello, Idaho. Together they had three children, Vada, Jeanna, and Richard. Bette worked as a cosmetologist, Cosmetology Instructor, and as a State Board Examiner. Bette was a past president of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary. She was a member of the Island Park Historical Society and the Fugowee Snowmobile Club. She enjoyed family outdoor activities, crocheting, and entertaining family and friends. Bette and Leland loved to travel and especially enjoyed their timeshare in Mazatlan. They took trips to Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and Alaska, and loved the “loop” they took around the country through Florida and Canada. Survivors include: Husband: Leland S. Staten of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Vada M. Roberts of Shelley, ID Daughter: B. Jeanna Staten of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Richard L. (Mary Lou) Staten of Shelley, ID Brother: Marshall D. Rapp of Lincoln, ID Brother: Lamarr A. Rapp of Post Falls, ID Sister: Nelda J. Hart of Snohomish, WA 8 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Bonnie M. Ball, and a grandson, Shawn Smith. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the heart program at LDS Hospital, 8th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Kay Ridley kayridley@yahoo.com Lee and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. We all shared some good times together. Will remember the get-togethers at the Stage Stop in the winter months in Island Park Pat and Kay Ridley Terry & Terri Jo Roberts Dear Family, We were saddened to learn that Bette had passed away, and our hearts go out to you for your loss at this time. She was a very strong and loving woman, so kind to us and our boys. We have some fun memories of Island Park years, and Bette always had something yummy for us all to eat! May your loving memories ease your pain, and may knowing she is in a better place bring you all peace. Our love, Terry & Terri Jo Kyle Babbitt Dear Vada, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. I miss seeing you in Island Park (or even running into one another at Barnes and Noble!). I am sure that many other Island Park folks are sending you their thoughts to you and your family, and thinking of you. Take Care. Kyle The Jay Foster Family-Sharon, Sherry, and Linda Sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed the many years we worked with Bette. She was a wonderful person. Korre Thompson / LoAnne. Kenny Strandberg & family (A-Bar) [kokomo1o1@yahoo.com] Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow Kari Diane Nadauld htsinc@ida.net Dear Lee, Pete and Family, I am so sorry to hear that Grandma has passed. She was such a wonderful lady and I have such fond memories of the times we all shared together when Dad was still alive and we were all a part of each others lives. I'm sorry I was not able to attend the service today but I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you at this time and always. I'm thankful for the times we shared and feel blessed to have had you all in my life. I hope you can find inner peace knowing that Bette lived a great life and she'll always be alive within our hearts. My condolences and best wishes to you all always..... Love, Kari Diane Marsha Mason ml_mason@msn.com Veda, Jeanna, and Richard, I felt so bad to hear about your mom. She was always so nice to Trudy and I growing up. We had so much fun coming to your house to play and be with your family. Our thoughts are with you and your dad. Love to you all, Marsha (Wilson) and Rick Mason