Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Bertschy-Miles

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Bertschy-Miles, 53 of Mountain Home, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at a local hospital.

A Memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel and a celebration of her life was held at Adrianšs Club at 5 p.m. that evening. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Betty was born on Sept. 15, 1955, in White Swan, Washington, the daughter of Bill and Margaret Bertschy. She was raised in the Bruneau area. Betty enjoyed gardening, bead work, baking and making popcorn balls as well as reading. She loved her grandchildren and her animals.

Betty is survived by her children; Shawna Slover, Stacy Slover, and Jason Slover all of Oregon; Amanda Sharp and Jamie Bertschy of Washington; Star Miles of Nevada, her brothers Bill Bertschy of Canada, Danny Bertschy of Nevada and Richard Bertschy of Idaho, her sisters Mary and Lisa both of Washington and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters Teresa, Verna and Deborah.