March 4, 1928 - March 15, 2012
Betty was born on March 4, 1928 to Willy and Rhoda Vebenia Raber in Burlington, Kansas. She lived in Bakersfield, CA for 27 years where she enjoyed collecting angels, volunteering in community, and spending time with her extended family at New Beginnings Christian Church.
Betty was the middle child of three. Older brother Bill Raber and younger brother David Raber. She is survived by her son Jerry Stoddard and daughter-in-law Carol, son Terry Stoddard and daughter-in-law Kathy, son Danny Stoddard and daughter-in-law Angela, daughter Cheryl Deer and son-in-law Tim, daughter Diane Kidman and son-in-law Allen, and daughter Tonya Crofton and son-in-law Steven; 24 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother David and son-in-law Tim Deer.
Betty had a strong faith in God and loved helping those in need. She was our angel here on earth and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Viewing will be held Thursday, March 22nd from 4:00 to 8:00pm and service will be held on Friday, March 23rd, at 10:00am at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.
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