BettyJo Giaimo

BettyJo Lynn "Jo Bear" Giaimo was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 22, 1965. Her father was in the US Air Force so she lived in several parts of the county. She graduated from Tulleson High School in Tulleson, Arizona, class of 1985. As the eldest of a military family, home was never a 'where' but always a 'who'. She settled in Waddel, Arizona, where she met and married Jaime E. Salazar. After his death, she then married Anthony Giaimo on March 5, 1996. They later divorced. She was a mother, as evidence by the numerous children she would claim throughout the years. Her passions included reading and quilting. Above all, she loved reading her Bible. Jo Bear accepted the Lord into her heart while still very young and has truly lived His Gospel with her life. She was a loving and caring person, who never saw anything bad in the people she met. She was very giving and ready to help anyone in need.

Jo Bear left us early on Saturday, July 6th, 2013 in her home. She joins many friends and family in Paradise

Those of us who stay behind include daughter, Heather Reneé Redman of Baltimore, Maryland; step-daughter, Nicole Giaimo of Newark, New Jersey; sons, Jaime Daniel “Danny” Salazar of Greeley and Miguel “Michael” Salazar of Warner-Robins, Georgia; step-son, Neil Giaimo of Newmark; special adopted son, Chris Roller (Kathy) of Westminster; parents, Corrine L. and Henry G. Jr. Martinez of Evans; sisters, Reneé P. Martinez of Evans and Kimberly Speire (Daniel) of Pueblo; brothers, Henry Lee Martinez III (Febe) of Houston, Texas, Adonis Martinez (Candy) of Pueblo, Jonathan Martinez (Terrie) of Cibolo, Texas and Angelo Martinez of Fort Collins and Angelo’s former wife, Lisa Rivera of Evans; two grandchildren and Jo Bear’s former husband and friend, Anthony Giaimo of Thornton. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is truly loved and greatly missed.

Services were held at Grace Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.

Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook.