Betty Melton

BETTY MELTON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Betty Mae Kesterman Melton, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1931, in Sundance, Wyoming, to Alfred Henry Kesterman and Georgina "Ena" Jeffery Kesterman. She grew up in Terry Gulch and Lead, South Dakota, where she attended Deadwood Elementary, Keystone Elementary, Keystone High School, and graduated from Lead High School. She married Jene H. Melton June 3, 1952, in Sturgis, South Dakota. They made their home in Spearfish, South Dakota, where she was a homemaker and raised their five children. She also worked as a Medical Executive Secretary and Bookkeeper. She and Jene moved to Idaho Falls six months ago. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Deadwood, South Dakota. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlework, reading, and traveling. She is also survived by her dog, Max. Survivors include: Husband: Jene H. Melton, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kara (Leo) Diede, Thornton, CO Son: Porter Marc (Joyce) Melton, Woodbridge, VA Daughter: Deborah (John Thomas) Weiers, Rigby, ID Son: Jeffery Melton, Sturgis, SD Son: Patrick Michael (Carolyn) Melton, Pass Christian, MS Brother: George (Joy) Kesterman, Phoenix, AZ Brother: Robert (Rita) Kesterman, CA Sister: Joan Merritt, Spearfish, SD 10 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bill Kesterman, and a grandson, Nathan. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 405 Williams Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Ken and Yvonne Hendrickson yvonneah@comcast.net To Betty's family, We want to extend our sympathy to you at this time of loss and grief in your family.The strength you give to each other will help you greatly at this time in your lives, please know that others care and think about all of you also.Wonderful memories of Betty will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Bless all of you. Julie & Bill VanBuskirk bandjvb@yahoo.com Bill and I want everyone to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda (Weiers) and Will Severns wlseverns@rushmore.com Dear Jene, Tom and Deb and all the family, We recieved word of Betty's passing and want to let you know we are sad to hear it and to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Linda and Will & family and Tom's aunt Estellean Weiers. Charles and Vickie Rafael Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Betty was a second Mom to me and did so much as a good friend with my parents, Vern and Dorie Clark. She will be missed and remembered with love. Vickie Ron Dyvig dyvigron@gwtc.net So sorry to just find out about Betty's passing. This sad news is bringing back many fond memories of Deadwood and Lead. Jene, please accept my sincere sympathy and I send the best wishes for you and the rest of the family. I hope you will notice my email address and send me a note anytime. Ron Dyvig Bob Heller SKATER@RUSHMORE.COM Jene, and Family, We are so very sad to hear that Betty passed through the veil. May you know that all your and Betty’s friends are thinking of you at this time. Be assured that we grieve with you and may the Lord above give you and your family comfort at this time. Bob and Phyllis Heller Janet Thoresen I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We all have some wonderful memories of Betty and they will always be with us. My thoughts will be with you. So I glad I had seen her and visited with her before she and Jene moved from Spearfish. Kim Davis the_church_lady@msn.com Jene & family: On behalf of the board and members of the Northern Hills Community Band, we would like to pass along our thoughts and our sympathy to you. Please know that you are in our prayers. Donna and Jim Fletcher dkfhorn3@rushmore.com Jene, We are so sorry to hear about Betty's passing! We are thankful we got to visit with you both last St. Patrick's Day. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Donna & "Fletch"