Betty June Barnhill

BURLEY – Betty Bruesch Barnhill, 86, of Pocatello, formerly of Burley, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Pocatello.

She was born on June 27, 1925, in Burley, Idaho, the daughter of William Wallace and Elva Marie Dayley Bruesch. She received her education in Burley and graduated from Burley High School. She was the wife of William Neal Barnhill. Together, they owned and operated the Greenwell Motel in Burley for years.

She was a member of the LDS Church. She was a beautiful artist and seamstress. She enjoyed music - especially playing the piano, cooking, gardening, canning, board puzzles, crossword puzzles and family. She was an open and loving person and was willing to give everything to everyone. She had a happy heart, was a good listener, sharp-witted, and had a good sense-of-humor. Her flashing green eyes and easy smile were uplifting and brightened everyone’s day. She accepted all unconditionally and was the sweetest mom and grandmother anyone could have.

She is survived by her children, Joyce (Tom) Anderson of Pocatello, Darvin (Vicki) Barnhill of Star, Susan Perry of Eagle, and Jill (Jeff) Boyd of Battleground, Washington; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild – with one on the way.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Virginia Streeter-Smith, Lorna Jensen, Kleon Bruesch, and Avon Smith.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where a viewing for friends and family will be held from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.