Bette Lou Halterman, age 92, of Portland, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on December 2, 1930 to Frank and Clara McCarty in Ephrata, Washington. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was a home maker and together with her husband of over 50 years, Olen “Butch”, raised seven children. She is survived by her children, Diane, Scott, Rick, Rene’, Sean; 12 grandchildren ; and 13 great grandchildren. Her sister Margie in Washington also survives her. She was preceded in death by her husband Olen “Butch”, her daughter Jeannine, her son John, and grandson Norman.
Bette Lou was a very active member in the Irish community with the All Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon. She enjoyed Irish dancing and performing with the Tir Eoghain Ceili group. She also enjoyed researching genealogy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be All-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon (AICS) - earmarked scholarship fund. Send to AICS Scholarship Fund, PO Box 3411, Portland, Oregon 97208.
A private Celebration of Life will be held for family only. Bette Lou will be laid to rest at Skyline Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.skylinememorialgardens.com for the Halterman family.
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