Betty Hurt

Elizabeth Josephine “Betty” Hurt (1924-2016), 92, passed away on May 9, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Pati Jacobsen (Hurt), and her husband Wayne Jacobsen; her grandchildren Mick Jacobsen and Tara Fick (Jacobsen), and her husband Jason; and her great-grandson Johnathon Jacobsen. She is preceded by her husband Carroll Hurt, and her son Bob Hurt; her 2 brothers and 2 sisters; and her parents.

Betty was a very sweet lady, who loved and cared for her family. She was the Mother of our family who always helped and guided us. She taught us so many things over the years. The most important was how to love one another. But, she was tough and feisty too. Although she was small, she wouldn’t be pushed around. If you riled her up you would bring out her “Irish hen”. Her sweet and feisty sides will both be missed.

She was a homemaker, a beautician and instructor, a wife, grandmother and mother. She loved teaching and having her family near. She was a wonderful mother and wife. While Carroll and Betty might have seemed cantankerous with each other, if they were ever apart all they wanted was to be together again. Their love was true and deep, and they passed that on to their children and grandchildren.

Her final years were the hardest; she lost her husband and son within weeks of each other. At the same time, she was unable to care for herself and had to move into private care. But, there, even while showing both of her temperaments, she inspired love and caring in her new “family”. Her caregiver, Cindy, whom she called a “drill sergeant” at first, soon became the only caregiver she wanted around. Cindy called her “Momma” from the beginning.

Although she missed her home and husband, the lessons of love she taught us ensured that her family was always close and visited often. Her children, Pati and Wayne, were frequently by her side; she would have been lost without their love. Her grandchildren, Mick and Tara, brought her joy and comfort with every visit. She was very proud of her great-grandson, Johnathon, every story of what he was doing brought a smile to her face. Mick’s partner, Debbie, was touched by her tough sweetness, and was reminded of her own grandmother.

Near the end of her life she seemed to rediscover her youth. She started talking about things and asking for gifts that were more appropriate for a woman of 20 than one of 90. And with Cindy’s toddler granddaughter, Rylie, she even found joy in childish amusements. So, even while things were hard, she managed to find youthful joy from time to time.

Her spirit and smile will always be in our hearts. Her strength and determination will keep us going. Her love and caring will be passed down through our family. She may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.

Viewing will be held at 9:00am, Tuesday, May 17th. Funeral services will follow at 10:00am. Both will be at Olinger Moore Howard Chapel 4345 W. 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212, with graveside services at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 12:00pm.