Betty Richins Burke
April 15, 1933 - March 30, 2023 (age 89)
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, our beloved Betty Richins Burke, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (GG), peacefully passed away. Betty had been suffering from congestive heart failure, and at 89 years old, she had overcome many obstacles associated with this heart ailment.
Betty was preceded in death by her 1st husband Gene, and 2nd husband Tom, her mama Leah and her Daddy George, her stepmother Lenore, her brothers Arthur (Art) and Linear, and sisters Lea Rachel and Thelma, and a great granddaughter baby Abigail. She is survived by her daughter Debbee Back and her husband Dennis, four grandchildren: Jeremy Back, DeAnne Goaslind, Tiffany Nelson, and Danny Back; 15 great grandchildren: Kylie, Easton, Mason, Anni, Anders, Emmi, Dawson, Pearse, Lucky, Duke, Pepper, Valentine, Adi, Cayden, Jayden, and her younger sister Lucille Flint and brother-in-law Don Flint, and brothers and sisters in law from the Burke family.
Betty was born on April 15, 1933, in Virden, New Mexico to George Arthur Richins Sr. and Leah Naegle Richins. She attended school in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and graduated in 1951. She was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year, participated in the Drama club, and was a Cheerleader. Betty loved to play baseball with her brother Art and his friends. Her little sister Lucille shared that she and Betty "had so much fun double dating, going to dances, school and games together. They loved sharing each other's clothes and shoes, and cutting and styling each other's hair dos." Betty's mama died when she was three and her two older sisters, Leah Rae and Thelma were like mothers to Betty who always expressed how grateful she was for their protection and guidance. After graduation, Betty journeyed to the big city of El Paso where she lived with her oldest sister Leah Rae. The El Paso Natural Gas Company hired Betty and she became an executive secretary in the Law department where she worked for 35 years. She married Gene, and later they divorced, but not before her only child Debbee was born. Betty was a champion bowler and consistently bowled over 200. She was an avid collector of coins, rocks, and stamps, and she played softball for many years.
Later, after 15 years of being a single mom, she met the love of her life Thomas E. Burke and they were married for 39 years. After they both retired, she and Tom enjoyed traveling around the country with their Suburban and Hi-Lo. One of their favorite trips was to Western Canada and Alaska where Betty had so much fun fishing, touring around to see the amazing wildlife, and panning for gold. After retiring, Tom and Betty moved to (Mountain Springs) New Harmony, Utah. They built a dream home there and their goal was to enjoy a leisurely life of retirement; however, this was not to be. Since both of them were highly skilled, they were asked to help run the local water company, which they did for 24 years. In fact, Betty bought a manual on Quick Books so she could teach herself to apply the software well enough to place all of the billing for the water company online. While they lived in New Harmony, they both earned amateur licenses to operate HAM radios. Several neighbors joined them and they participated in Ham Radio Relay competitions. Betty loved the New Harmony Ward and she served as a Visiting Teacher, Compassionate Service leader, and the Ward Historian for many years. Betty loved to play games and taught her grandchildren Mexican Train, Solitaire, Sequence, Cribbage, and Polish Poker. For years, she and Tom enjoyed Family Home Evening and playing these games with dear friends the Readings and the Burrows. Also, Betty loved working on puzzles with her grandchildren! She liked brain challenges like 3-D puzzles and Rubik's Cube. Betty and Tom enjoyed traveling to National sites, and she prided herself that she always could quickly name the states and capitals. She was a voracious reader and collected and read hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, and church books. People collect books, but seldom read them all, Betty did! She has a binder filled with all of the titles and dates she completed the books. Also, she has numerous binders filled with all of the cards and letters she received throughout the years. They are a priceless time capsule of information. The family loved spending the holidays with Tom and Betty, and everyone loved the time together at the family cabin. Betty wasn't a gourmet cook, yet she loved baking real homemade German Chocolate Cake, Texas Sheet Cake, Caldillo (Mexican soup), and Green Chile Turkey/Chicken Enchiladas. The grandchildren and great grandchildren loved receiving Grandma Burke's Christmas and Birthday cards-especially since they included a cash gift. Betty will be missed; moreover, she will be beloved and remembered for her dedication and devotion to her family, and friends, and for her love of the gospel and the teachings of her Savior.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11th in Cedar City, Utah, at Southern Utah Mortuary at 190 North 300 West. The viewing will be from 12:00-12:45 PM, funeral services at 1 :00 PM, and the Graveside will follow in New Harmony at the New Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
The family expresses a depth of gratitude to the 4th floor staff at the St. George Regional Hospital for their tender care of Betty. Also, we have such heartfelt gratitude to Connie who is truly an angel from the Visiting Angels, and we are grateful to Enhabit Home Health Care staff-especially our favorite PT Leslie. Thank you to Dr. Phillip Smith for always being kind and patient, to Dr. Orme for giving mom her favorite nickname, "BBGG," and to a special RN Hayley for showing so much love and compassion to Betty. www.mortuary.org
April 15, 1933 - March 30, 2023 (age 89)
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, our beloved Betty Richins Burke, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (GG), peacefully passed away. Betty had been suffering from congestive heart failure, and at 89 years old, she had overcome many obstacles associated with this heart ailment.
Betty was preceded in death by her 1st husband Gene, and 2nd husband Tom, her mama Leah and her Daddy George, her stepmother Lenore, her brothers Arthur (Art) and Linear, and sisters Lea Rachel and Thelma, and a great granddaughter baby Abigail. She is survived by her daughter Debbee Back and her husband Dennis, four grandchildren: Jeremy Back, DeAnne Goaslind, Tiffany Nelson, and Danny Back; 15 great grandchildren: Kylie, Easton, Mason, Anni, Anders, Emmi, Dawson, Pearse, Lucky, Duke, Pepper, Valentine, Adi, Cayden, Jayden, and her younger sister Lucille Flint and brother-in-law Don Flint, and brothers and sisters in law from the Burke family.
Betty was born on April 15, 1933, in Virden, New Mexico to George Arthur Richins Sr. and Leah Naegle Richins. She attended school in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and graduated in 1951. She was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year, participated in the Drama club, and was a Cheerleader. Betty loved to play baseball with her brother Art and his friends. Her little sister Lucille shared that she and Betty "had so much fun double dating, going to dances, school and games together. They loved sharing each other's clothes and shoes, and cutting and styling each other's hair dos." Betty's mama died when she was three and her two older sisters, Leah Rae and Thelma were like mothers to Betty who always expressed how grateful she was for their protection and guidance. After graduation, Betty journeyed to the big city of El Paso where she lived with her oldest sister Leah Rae. The El Paso Natural Gas Company hired Betty and she became an executive secretary in the Law department where she worked for 35 years. She married Gene, and later they divorced, but not before her only child Debbee was born. Betty was a champion bowler and consistently bowled over 200. She was an avid collector of coins, rocks, and stamps, and she played softball for many years.
Later, after 15 years of being a single mom, she met the love of her life Thomas E. Burke and they were married for 39 years. After they both retired, she and Tom enjoyed traveling around the country with their Suburban and Hi-Lo. One of their favorite trips was to Western Canada and Alaska where Betty had so much fun fishing, touring around to see the amazing wildlife, and panning for gold. After retiring, Tom and Betty moved to (Mountain Springs) New Harmony, Utah. They built a dream home there and their goal was to enjoy a leisurely life of retirement; however, this was not to be. Since both of them were highly skilled, they were asked to help run the local water company, which they did for 24 years. In fact, Betty bought a manual on Quick Books so she could teach herself to apply the software well enough to place all of the billing for the water company online. While they lived in New Harmony, they both earned amateur licenses to operate HAM radios. Several neighbors joined them and they participated in Ham Radio Relay competitions. Betty loved the New Harmony Ward and she served as a Visiting Teacher, Compassionate Service leader, and the Ward Historian for many years. Betty loved to play games and taught her grandchildren Mexican Train, Solitaire, Sequence, Cribbage, and Polish Poker. For years, she and Tom enjoyed Family Home Evening and playing these games with dear friends the Readings and the Burrows. Also, Betty loved working on puzzles with her grandchildren! She liked brain challenges like 3-D puzzles and Rubik's Cube. Betty and Tom enjoyed traveling to National sites, and she prided herself that she always could quickly name the states and capitals. She was a voracious reader and collected and read hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, and church books. People collect books, but seldom read them all, Betty did! She has a binder filled with all of the titles and dates she completed the books. Also, she has numerous binders filled with all of the cards and letters she received throughout the years. They are a priceless time capsule of information. The family loved spending the holidays with Tom and Betty, and everyone loved the time together at the family cabin. Betty wasn't a gourmet cook, yet she loved baking real homemade German Chocolate Cake, Texas Sheet Cake, Caldillo (Mexican soup), and Green Chile Turkey/Chicken Enchiladas. The grandchildren and great grandchildren loved receiving Grandma Burke's Christmas and Birthday cards-especially since they included a cash gift. Betty will be missed; moreover, she will be beloved and remembered for her dedication and devotion to her family, and friends, and for her love of the gospel and the teachings of her Savior.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11th in Cedar City, Utah, at Southern Utah Mortuary at 190 North 300 West. The viewing will be from 12:00-12:45 PM, funeral services at 1 :00 PM, and the Graveside will follow in New Harmony at the New Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
The family expresses a depth of gratitude to the 4th floor staff at the St. George Regional Hospital for their tender care of Betty. Also, we have such heartfelt gratitude to Connie who is truly an angel from the Visiting Angels, and we are grateful to Enhabit Home Health Care staff-especially our favorite PT Leslie. Thank you to Dr. Phillip Smith for always being kind and patient, to Dr. Orme for giving mom her favorite nickname, "BBGG," and to a special RN Hayley for showing so much love and compassion to Betty. www.mortuary.org
Betty Richins Burke
April 15, 1933 - March 30, 2023 (age 89)
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, our beloved Betty Richins Burke, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (GG), peacefully passed away. Betty had been suffering from congestive heart failure, and at 89 years old, she had overcome many obstacles associated with this heart ailment.
Betty was preceded in death by her 1st husband Gene, and 2nd husband Tom, her mama Leah and her Daddy George, her stepmother Lenore, her brothers Arthur (Art) and Linear, and sisters Lea Rachel and Thelma, and a great granddaughter baby Abigail. She is survived by her daughter Debbee Back and her husband Dennis, four grandchildren: Jeremy Back, DeAnne Goaslind, Tiffany Nelson, and Danny Back; 15 great grandchildren: Kylie, Easton, Mason, Anni, Anders, Emmi, Dawson, Pearse, Lucky, Duke, Pepper, Valentine, Adi, Cayden, Jayden, and her younger sister Lucille Flint and brother-in-law Don Flint, and brothers and sisters in law from the Burke family.
Betty was born on April 15, 1933, in Virden, New Mexico to George Arthur Richins Sr. and Leah Naegle Richins. She attended school in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and graduated in 1951. She was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year, participated in the Drama club, and was a Cheerleader. Betty loved to play baseball with her brother Art and his friends. Her little sister Lucille shared that she and Betty "had so much fun double dating, going to dances, school and games together. They loved sharing each other's clothes and shoes, and cutting and styling each other's hair dos." Betty's mama died when she was three and her two older sisters, Leah Rae and Thelma were like mothers to Betty who always expressed how grateful she was for their protection and guidance. After graduation, Betty journeyed to the big city of El Paso where she lived with her oldest sister Leah Rae. The El Paso Natural Gas Company hired Betty and she became an executive secretary in the Law department where she worked for 35 years. She married Gene, and later they divorced, but not before her only child Debbee was born. Betty was a champion bowler and consistently bowled over 200. She was an avid collector of coins, rocks, and stamps, and she played softball for many years.
Later, after 15 years of being a single mom, she met the love of her life Thomas E. Burke and they were married for 39 years. After they both retired, she and Tom enjoyed traveling around the country with their Suburban and Hi-Lo. One of their favorite trips was to Western Canada and Alaska where Betty had so much fun fishing, touring around to see the amazing wildlife, and panning for gold. After retiring, Tom and Betty moved to (Mountain Springs) New Harmony, Utah. They built a dream home there and their goal was to enjoy a leisurely life of retirement; however, this was not to be. Since both of them were highly skilled, they were asked to help run the local water company, which they did for 24 years. In fact, Betty bought a manual on Quick Books so she could teach herself to apply the software well enough to place all of the billing for the water company online. While they lived in New Harmony, they both earned amateur licenses to operate HAM radios. Several neighbors joined them and they participated in Ham Radio Relay competitions. Betty loved the New Harmony Ward and she served as a Visiting Teacher, Compassionate Service leader, and the Ward Historian for many years. Betty loved to play games and taught her grandchildren Mexican Train, Solitaire, Sequence, Cribbage, and Polish Poker. For years, she and Tom enjoyed Family Home Evening and playing these games with dear friends the Readings and the Burrows. Also, Betty loved working on puzzles with her grandchildren! She liked brain challenges like 3-D puzzles and Rubik's Cube. Betty and Tom enjoyed traveling to National sites, and she prided herself that she always could quickly name the states and capitals. She was a voracious reader and collected and read hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, and church books. People collect books, but seldom read them all, Betty did! She has a binder filled with all of the titles and dates she completed the books. Also, she has numerous binders filled with all of the cards and letters she received throughout the years. They are a priceless time capsule of information. The family loved spending the holidays with Tom and Betty, and everyone loved the time together at the family cabin. Betty wasn't a gourmet cook, yet she loved baking real homemade German Chocolate Cake, Texas Sheet Cake, Caldillo (Mexican soup), and Green Chile Turkey/Chicken Enchiladas. The grandchildren and great grandchildren loved receiving Grandma Burke's Christmas and Birthday cards-especially since they included a cash gift. Betty will be missed; moreover, she will be beloved and remembered for her dedication and devotion to her family, and friends, and for her love of the gospel and the teachings of her Savior.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11th in Cedar City, Utah, at Southern Utah Mortuary at 190 North 300 West. The viewing will be from 12:00-12:45 PM, funeral services at 1 :00 PM, and the Graveside will follow in New Harmony at the New Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
The family expresses a depth of gratitude to the 4th floor staff at the St. George Regional Hospital for their tender care of Betty. Also, we have such heartfelt gratitude to Connie who is truly an angel from the Visiting Angels, and we are grateful to Enhabit Home Health Care staff-especially our favorite PT Leslie. Thank you to Dr. Phillip Smith for always being kind and patient, to Dr. Orme for giving mom her favorite nickname, "BBGG," and to a special RN Hayley for showing so much love and compassion to Betty. www.mortuary.org
April 15, 1933 - March 30, 2023 (age 89)
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, our beloved Betty Richins Burke, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (GG), peacefully passed away. Betty had been suffering from congestive heart failure, and at 89 years old, she had overcome many obstacles associated with this heart ailment.
Betty was preceded in death by her 1st husband Gene, and 2nd husband Tom, her mama Leah and her Daddy George, her stepmother Lenore, her brothers Arthur (Art) and Linear, and sisters Lea Rachel and Thelma, and a great granddaughter baby Abigail. She is survived by her daughter Debbee Back and her husband Dennis, four grandchildren: Jeremy Back, DeAnne Goaslind, Tiffany Nelson, and Danny Back; 15 great grandchildren: Kylie, Easton, Mason, Anni, Anders, Emmi, Dawson, Pearse, Lucky, Duke, Pepper, Valentine, Adi, Cayden, Jayden, and her younger sister Lucille Flint and brother-in-law Don Flint, and brothers and sisters in law from the Burke family.
Betty was born on April 15, 1933, in Virden, New Mexico to George Arthur Richins Sr. and Leah Naegle Richins. She attended school in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and graduated in 1951. She was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year, participated in the Drama club, and was a Cheerleader. Betty loved to play baseball with her brother Art and his friends. Her little sister Lucille shared that she and Betty "had so much fun double dating, going to dances, school and games together. They loved sharing each other's clothes and shoes, and cutting and styling each other's hair dos." Betty's mama died when she was three and her two older sisters, Leah Rae and Thelma were like mothers to Betty who always expressed how grateful she was for their protection and guidance. After graduation, Betty journeyed to the big city of El Paso where she lived with her oldest sister Leah Rae. The El Paso Natural Gas Company hired Betty and she became an executive secretary in the Law department where she worked for 35 years. She married Gene, and later they divorced, but not before her only child Debbee was born. Betty was a champion bowler and consistently bowled over 200. She was an avid collector of coins, rocks, and stamps, and she played softball for many years.
Later, after 15 years of being a single mom, she met the love of her life Thomas E. Burke and they were married for 39 years. After they both retired, she and Tom enjoyed traveling around the country with their Suburban and Hi-Lo. One of their favorite trips was to Western Canada and Alaska where Betty had so much fun fishing, touring around to see the amazing wildlife, and panning for gold. After retiring, Tom and Betty moved to (Mountain Springs) New Harmony, Utah. They built a dream home there and their goal was to enjoy a leisurely life of retirement; however, this was not to be. Since both of them were highly skilled, they were asked to help run the local water company, which they did for 24 years. In fact, Betty bought a manual on Quick Books so she could teach herself to apply the software well enough to place all of the billing for the water company online. While they lived in New Harmony, they both earned amateur licenses to operate HAM radios. Several neighbors joined them and they participated in Ham Radio Relay competitions. Betty loved the New Harmony Ward and she served as a Visiting Teacher, Compassionate Service leader, and the Ward Historian for many years. Betty loved to play games and taught her grandchildren Mexican Train, Solitaire, Sequence, Cribbage, and Polish Poker. For years, she and Tom enjoyed Family Home Evening and playing these games with dear friends the Readings and the Burrows. Also, Betty loved working on puzzles with her grandchildren! She liked brain challenges like 3-D puzzles and Rubik's Cube. Betty and Tom enjoyed traveling to National sites, and she prided herself that she always could quickly name the states and capitals. She was a voracious reader and collected and read hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, and church books. People collect books, but seldom read them all, Betty did! She has a binder filled with all of the titles and dates she completed the books. Also, she has numerous binders filled with all of the cards and letters she received throughout the years. They are a priceless time capsule of information. The family loved spending the holidays with Tom and Betty, and everyone loved the time together at the family cabin. Betty wasn't a gourmet cook, yet she loved baking real homemade German Chocolate Cake, Texas Sheet Cake, Caldillo (Mexican soup), and Green Chile Turkey/Chicken Enchiladas. The grandchildren and great grandchildren loved receiving Grandma Burke's Christmas and Birthday cards-especially since they included a cash gift. Betty will be missed; moreover, she will be beloved and remembered for her dedication and devotion to her family, and friends, and for her love of the gospel and the teachings of her Savior.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11th in Cedar City, Utah, at Southern Utah Mortuary at 190 North 300 West. The viewing will be from 12:00-12:45 PM, funeral services at 1 :00 PM, and the Graveside will follow in New Harmony at the New Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
The family expresses a depth of gratitude to the 4th floor staff at the St. George Regional Hospital for their tender care of Betty. Also, we have such heartfelt gratitude to Connie who is truly an angel from the Visiting Angels, and we are grateful to Enhabit Home Health Care staff-especially our favorite PT Leslie. Thank you to Dr. Phillip Smith for always being kind and patient, to Dr. Orme for giving mom her favorite nickname, "BBGG," and to a special RN Hayley for showing so much love and compassion to Betty. www.mortuary.org
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