Betty was raised in Julesburg, where she graduated from high school. On May 29, 1949 she married August George Ernst in Julesburg. After their marriage, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri where they raised their family. When they retired they moved to Greeley, in 1981.
Betty was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Greeley. She lived at Centennial Health Care Center for the past few years. She enjoyed her kids and grandkids. She was a wonderful cook and baker, making everything from scratch. She loved cooking for her family.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Ernst of Milliken and Leanne Lederer (Don) of O’Fallon, Missouri; sons, Ron Ernst of Olathe, Kansas and Steven Ernst of Loveland; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Rhea Ernst, two sisters and two brothers.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.