Betty Jo Smith Nock age 94
Betty Jo left this world Monday evening, February 20, 2017 with her daughters, Royann, Elaine, and Carole by her side.
Betty Jo was born in Sullivan County Missouri to Laura and John Smith. One year later Betty was joined by her younger sister Virginia Ann. The family moved to Denver Colorado when Betty Jo was four years old. She completed her education, graduating from North High School in Denver. She married Roy Nock in 1941 and was part of the “greatest generation” during World War II.
Betty Jo received Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at the age of twelve. Betty Jo loved the Lord, His church, and fellow followers of Christ. She was a life-long learner, applying herself to bible study and reading. Her love of good books remained all ninety-four years of her life. She was distressed when her eyesight began to fail and reading was no longer an option but Betty persisted and spent many hours listening to books on tape.
Betty and Roy made their home in Denver Colorado until they moved to Montana in 1964. Having been a working cowboy’s wife following the war years it was nothing new to live on their small farm with horses, cattle, and other creatures. She recalled one horse named Prince who she said was “a really good horse”, which was quite an admission as she wasn’t as generous in describing all the other horses.
Betty and Roy sold their farm near Whitefish Montana and moved to a home in the Northridge area of Kalispell Montana in 1978. As empty-nesters mom and dad entertained their friends from Bethel Baptist Church and the community, with mom keeping notes of recipes, dates of events, and guests in attendance.
After Roy passed away in 2010, Betty Jo moved to Buffalo Hills Terrace in 2011. Betty greatly appreciated the staff who took good care of her during her final years.
Betty Jo is survived by three daughters, Royann (Norb) Cygan of Castle Pines Colorado, Elaine Nock of Beaverton Oregon, and Carole (Jon) Poe of Billings Montana. She is also survived by a son, Gary (Dawn) Nock of Ephrata Washington. Betty is also survived by eight grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
An internment has been held at Conrad Cemetery. to send a note of condolence to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com ,. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family