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 Betty
Couch of Polson, born Betty Fanchon Southworth in Saint Joe, Arkansas
in 1914, passed away on Friday, April 8th at her home. She was
attended by her sons Jeff of California, Charles of Pennsylvania, her
daughter Nancy Teggeman of Polson, and other family members, notably
her great-granddaughter Bella Teggeman, age 18 months, of Whitefish.
She is also survived by five grandchildren and Delilah. She started
this last journey in life one week ago, fully cognizant of her
destination, without fear and with a smile for all her friends,
neighbors, and family who stopped by or called to express their love
for her.
Betty raised her children to believe that “life isn’t measured by
the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take
your breath away.” She was a whitewater rafter much of her life, her
most recent trip being three years ago at the age of 88 on the Middle
Fork of the Salmon River. Horseback riding was a lifelong passion as
well. As a Nevada Vaquero, she logged over 300 twenty-mile rides in
the desert and mountains. Although she appreciated adventure, she
taught her family that a thousand everyday experiences can take your
breath away, as well. She showed them the value to be found in a
sunrise, in the touch of another human being, and in the trust of an
animal.
Betty was a master gardener, a gourmet cook, and an accomplished
artist with no fear of color! She helped teach her children to ski and
ride horses, but most of all she kept them headed in the right
direction. Bon Voyage. Friends and neighbors are invited to a
celebration of Betty’s life at her home on Sunday April 10th at 3:00
p.m., at 150 Claffey Drive, Polson, MT. Arrangements are by Grogan
Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson. |
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