Betty Lou Anderson of LaSalle, Colorado passed away on July 2, 2020 in Greeley, Colorado at the age of 89. She was born in rural Colorado on November 23, 1930 to John and Louisa (Bohlender) Staudinger.
Betty grew up and lived her entire life southeast of LaSalle, CO. In her younger years she rode her horse about two miles to attend Beebe Draw School. She graduated from Greeley High School (Greeley Central) and attended Colorado State College (University of Northern Colorado). Betty was married to Paul Edwin Anderson on September 16, 1950. They lived, raised a family and worked the family farm. Betty also worked many years for the United States Postal Service, delivering mail to rural residents around LaSalle. In her younger life, Betty loved to snow ski and water ski. She was always ready to go fishing in the Colorado mountains. She was an avid gardener, raising iris and daylily flowers. She won several awards for the iris she developed in her garden. She also became very adept at china painting, producing many beautiful pieces.
Betty is survived by her two sons, Norman (Charlene) and Craig, her two grandchildren, Jacob Anderson and Hilary (Joshua) Clement. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Paxton Clement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, and her son Stephen Paul, as well as her three sisters, Virginia Jepsen, Elma Mark and Mary (Patty) Salser.
A private family service will be held at a date to be determined. Please remember Betty the next time you see an iris garden in full bloom.
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