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Betty Jean Yost Eaton

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Birth	:	6 Jul 1930 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Death	:	9 Mar 2019 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.7843370, -108.6072460
Description	:	Betty was born in a farmhouse on the outskirts of Billings, Montana. When she was thirteen, her family moved to a log house in Melville, where her dad ran a cattle ranch with his brother George. Betty graduated from Sweet Grass High School in Big Timber. There she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Eaton. Bill claims that three girls, including Betty, were hitchhiking and that he stopped to give them a ride. Betty disputes this story, saying they were just out for a walk. Betty and Bill were married on November 27, 1949, in Big Timber.... Read More	Betty was born in a farmhouse on the outskirts of Billings, Montana. When she was thirteen, her family moved to a log house in Melville, where her dad ran a cattle ranch with his brother George. Betty graduated from Sweet Grass High School in Big Timber. There she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Eaton. Bill claims that three girls, including Betty, were hitchhiking and that he stopped to give them a ride. Betty disputes this story, saying they were just out for a walk. Betty and Bill were married on November 27, 1949, in Big Timber. They were blessed with a daughter, three sons, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After their marriage, Betty and Bill moved to Billings, where Bill joined his father-in-law, Lenard, in starting Eaton and Yost Construction, which is still going strong today. Betty did the bookkeeping (by hand)! When the economy slowed down, Bill and Betty invested in Pella Windows & Doors, becoming the distributor for Montana. Their sons would eventually take over the businesses, but this did not mean that Betty and Bill retired. Instead, they became a team of two, driving all over the state servicing windows for many years. They always had stories to tell of their work travels. Betty and Bill celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in November 2018. They were a solid team—best friends who were always at each other’s side. They set a wonderful example of love. Betty tolerated Bill’s passion for all things hunting and fishing. Summers were spent packing up the kids on the weekends and heading off for outdoor adventures like fishing, camping, morel mushroom hunting, or digging for amethysts. In 1964, Bill and Betty purchased a beautiful piece of property near Luther, Montana, and built a simple cabin (without running water and bathrooms!). Over the years, the Eaton cabin has gone through a few remodels and stands as a tribute to the wonderful craftsmanship established by Eaton and Yost Construction. It is a beloved gathering place and has been the site of a few weddings. It has provided every grandchild some marvelous memories of hanging out with their grandparents. Betty and Bill also found a property near Melstone, Montana, and built a second home, where Bill lived out his dream of becoming a rancher. Now this wasn’t necessarily Betty’s dream, but she was a trooper. Many a day was spent together spraying weeds, a goal that was never quite accomplished on the ranch. In the evenings, it was their simple joy to watch the deer come and graze in the fields. When they weren’t at the ranch, they could be found tending to a monster-sized garden adjacent to their Billings home. Betty’s heart of kindness always put her family first. She was an outstanding cook of comfort food, including killer cinnamon rolls. At Christmas, one could count on tasty homemade goodies when one stepped into their house. Betty kept a spotless house, scrubbing the floors on her hands and knees weekly. She had two knee replacements, which she said were a result of all that scrubbing! She was part of the generation that believed that hard work was the way to get ahead, and she passed those values onto her kids. Betty was a faithful servant of God and took great joy in having her Bible nearby. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she has been welcomed into heaven by Jesus, who surely said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Preceding Betty in death were her parents, twin sisters who died shortly after birth, sister Marilynn, and grandson Ryan. Betty’s funeral was held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 11:00 am at Faith Chapel, Billings, Montana.

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Where is Betty Jean Yost Eaton's memorial?
Betty Jean Yost Eaton's memorial is located at: Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did Betty Jean Yost Eaton death?
Betty Jean Yost Eaton death on 9 Mar 2019 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Betty Jean Yost Eaton's memorial?
Latitude: 45.7843370
Longitude: -108.6072460

Family Members:

Parent

Lenard Yost

(1904 - 1989)

Elizabeth Hart Yost

(1903 - 1972)

Spouse

William Howard “Bill” Eaton

(1928 - 2019)

Siblings

Marilynn Mae Yost Rowlison

(1942 - 2003)

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Coordinate: 45.7843370, -108.6072460

2. Terrace Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7980000, -108.4888000

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Coordinate: 45.8218994, -108.4449997

14. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6939650, -108.7685320

15. Laurel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6944008, -108.7692032

16. Yellowstone National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6962050, -108.7726520

17. Vermandel Ranch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7057200, -108.3378200

18. Helm Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9888992, -108.7750015

19. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6575012, -108.8944016

20. Shepherd Cemetery
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21. Huntley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8988991, -108.2780991

22. Scandia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9721985, -108.3411026

23. Evangelical Cemetery
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24. Park City Cemetery
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