Betty Hindman

Betty Hindman, passed away on October 10, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise from complications after surgery for bloods clots in her leg. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. 

Betty was born on March 11, 1936 to Allen and Opal Dennis. She was raised in Eagle Valley, Oregon  and was an Eagle Valley High School Cheerleader and earned a sports Letter playing on the Volleyball team.  After Graduation in 1953 she moved to Baker to find work.  While working at Clubbs Fountain she met Tom, a young, handsome sailor home on leave. They were married on March 5, 1954 and settled in Baker where they raised three daughters.  Audrey, Carol and  Ana. They were later divorced but remained friends.

As her daughters grew up she completed a bookkeeping course and enjoyed her work and meeting people at many jobs in Baker, especially loved taking care of the boys at Lew Brothers. She was always up for a good adventure and enjoyed traveling and exploring many places.  With her daughters she took many trips throughout the United States and  Europe.  A couple of her favorites were cruising through the Panama Canal and touring around Russia.

Betty is survived by daughter Audrey Hindman of Baker City, daughter and son-in-law Carol Hindman and Marvin Smith of LaGrande; Brother Everett and Deloris Dennis of Richland; 3 Brother-in-laws; 1 Sister-in-Law; and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was proceeded in death by Daughter Thomasana Hindman; Parents Allen and Opal Dennis; Brothers David, Gene, and Vernon Dennis.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Betty, the family suggests Eagle Valley Cemetery (Kiosk) or Community Connection through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & CS  - PO Box 543  Halfway, Oregon 97834.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com