Wagner, Elizabeth “Betty” Jean – ( age 92) passed away on January 6, 2019 at Life Center Care in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Betty was born on March 4, 1926 to Charles & Bertha (Kuchenbuch) Hoyt in Spokane, Washington. She attended school in Wilbur and graduated from Wilbur High School. She attended Pacific Lutheran University for a time after graduation. She married John Edward Wagner on October 4, 1947 in Wilbur, WA. They continued to farm in the Wilbur area until John retired in 1990.
After John’s retirement they moved to Spokane to be closer to their children and they lived ther for 16 years before moving to Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Betty was baptized at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Almira and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Betty was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Wilbur Women’s Group and the Wheat Ridge Home Makers Grange.
Betty is survived by her children, David (Deborah) Wagner of Eureka, MT; Edward Wagner of Coeur d’Alene, ID; Cliff (Audrey) Wagner of Post Falls, ID; Dea Wagner and Lea Wagner both of Spokane, WA; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Wilbur Lutheran Church, Wilbur , WA. With Pastor Mary Daniels officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Wilbur Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a local Wilbur Charity of your choice.
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