Elizabeth Edna Peart

Elizabeth (Betty) Peart passed away late Friday afternoon Aug. 29, 2014. After suffering a major stroke that left her in a coma and the care of hospice for 1 week, Betty went home to be reunited with her beloved husband, Ray. She leaves behind three children and their spouses: Patti (Don) Routh of Redding, Jan (Steve) Lomba of Grass Valley, and Greg (Cyndee) Peart of Sacramento and 4 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren.

Betty was born February 11, 1918 in Chowchilla, CA into a family of wheat farmers. She was the youngest and last surviving of five siblings. Betty grew up living in Long Beach, CA. and Myrtle Creek, OR. She graduated from Orland High School in 1936 and then completed Cosmetology School in Chico. Ray and Betty met in Chico when Betty took room-and-board from Ray’s mother. They were married in Chico in 1938. Betty was the perfect homemaker and loving mother. She loved to cook for everyone and holidays were always very special at the Peart residence. She enjoyed growing large gardens of flowers, fruit and vegetables; canning and sewing. Betty was generous with her time and talents and supported her family and close friends. She was a calm and gentle soul who loved life and people. Betty and Ray’s married life was spent between Orland, Chico and Red Bluff. In 2013 they moved to The Vista’s Assisted Living in Redding to be closer to family. Betty and Ray enjoyed 75 years of blissful marriage together.

The family wishes to thank the marvelous staff at the Vista’s and Hospice that cared for Betty. A grave side funeral service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff at 11am on Friday, September 5th.

Arrangements under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff, CA.