Betty Kay Foster

Betty Kay Foster, 82, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Henderson, NV. Betty was born March 25, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Rea and Thelma Burgess.

She married Frank W. Foster on July 29th, 1976 in Rockford, IL. They were married for forty-one years. Frank passed away July 3, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter; Cynthia (Mark) Atterberry, who loved and doted on her daily, and son; Bruce (Amanda) Hanson who cherished her deeply, and four grandchildren; Shane Atterberry, Wallace (Wan) Atterberry, Nathan Hanson and Anneliese Hanson. Also surviving are her brother; Francis Burgess, “sister”; Joy Burgess, stepdaughters; Kathy (Kirby) Ingraham, Ginger Foster, dear friend; Jennie Jacaruso, nieces; Kay (Tony) Cardilino, Karen (John Pine) Bluwe, Kathy (Rod) Peffer, nephews; Warren Burgess, Kenneth Berger, Larry Burgess, Wesley Burgess, Brian (Leslie) Burgess, several great nieces and nephews and adored great-great nephews Preston and Aaron (children of May (Joe) Harriman).

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings – Ruth (Kenneth) Anderson, Gene Burgess, and Roger Burgess.

Betty attended Rockford West High School and worked as a real estate broker, and tax accountant. She enjoyed her many hobbies including playing cribbage and “bones”, crafting, jewelry making, steampunk decorating and her favorite: oil painting. She was known for her incredible joy, wit, great wisdom, and quick humor. Her greatest enjoyment was her family and she thoroughly loved their times together.

A private memorial service was held with family.