Betty Jean Marsden Newberry

TWIN FALLS – Betty Jean Marsden-Newberry, 92, of Lakeport, Calif., and formerly of Twin Falls, died peacefully in her daughter’s arms, Saturday, May 21, 2016, at her home in Lakeport, Calif.

Betty was born the daughter of Howard and Cora Covington-Marsden in Garfield, Utah, Sept. 22, 1923. Following graduation from Idaho Fall High School, she went to California, where she worked at Douglas aircraft until her marriage to Master Sgt. Jarrel Max Newberry, on April 12, 1946. They had 68 years of memories together before his death on February 24, 2014.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Bruce) Newberry-Peterbaugh of Lakeport, Calif.; grandchildren, Bart Dakota (Heidi Betty Jean) White, Zachary Seth (Katharine) Millington and Autum (Jonathan) Millington-Gibson; and great-grandchildren, Patrick, Bridget, Shaylee, Caitlin Gibson; Wesley Max White, Helena Meczka-Millington. Step grandchildren, Skylar Puterbaugh and Zeb (Laura) Puterbaugh; step great-grandchildren, Garce and Owen. She is also survived by sisters, Veloy (Wayne-deceased) Marsden-Lewis and Kay (Larry-deceased) Marsden-Winn; and stepsons, David (Donna) and James (Katharina) Newberry.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her sisters, Lois, Beverly, and Donna (Jack) Marsden-Christensen, and one brother, Dee (Harriet) Marsden.

At Betty’s request, there will be no public services held.

A private family, graveside service, will be held at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley, Idaho.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.