Betty M. Carlson, 84

Betty M. Lindley Letchet Carlson,  84, passed away at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Nov. 9, 2013.

Betty was born in Julesburg, Colo., on Jan. 9, 1929, to Harold and Myrtle (Johnson) Lindley. Betty moved with her family to Wallace, Idaho, at an early age. She resided in the Silver Valley for many years before moving to Coeur d’Alene.

Betty married Norman Letchet in Wallace  in 1948, and they later divorced. She then married Leroy Carlson in Coeur d’Alene in 1970, and they later divorced.

At one time Betty and Norm owned and operated the Elk Creek Store in Kellogg, Idaho. She then worked for Hecla Mining Company in Wallace and later Coeur d’Alene, retiring in 1988.

Hobbies Betty enjoyed were: bowling, gardening, crafts, playing games on her computer and spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

She is survived by her two daughters: Beverly and husband Steve Powers of Coeur d’Alene, and Barbara Letchet of Portland, Ore.; two grandsons: Brett and Matt Powers; and two great grandchildren: Kambrya and Dayne Powers.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Donna Derbyshire and Helen Kulesar; brother Jerry Lindley and both ex-husbands.

Memorials may be made to River City Hospice, 3726 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854.

At Betty’s request no formal services will be held. English Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Coeur d’Alene, is in charge of the arrangements.

Please sign Betty’s guest registry and view her online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.