Betty Ann Henderson, 90

After 90 years, Betty Ann Henderson left this world to be with our Lord on Oct. 7, 2022. She was born July 11, 1932, in Victor, Mont., to Bill and Kathleen Downing. She graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Wash., where she met her husband, Lyle Nelson. They moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1954, where they started their family.

Betty Ann's lifetime legacy of serving her community and professional achievement is vast. She spent over two decades as a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty, and was named Realtor of the Year in 1997. Betty Ann owned a home-management business and played competitive tennis well into her 70s. She was active in both the Coeur d'Alene Chamber Commodores and Post Falls Chamber Ambassadors. She delivered Meals on Wheels and served in leadership with the Wishing Star Foundation and on the parish council of her church. Betty Ann was a member of the 3Cs, Post Falls Community Volunteers, North Idaho Building Contractors Association and the Idaho Federation of Republican Women. Betty Ann served two terms on the Post Falls City Council, elected at age 77 and re-elected at age 81.

Some of her hobbies included traveling, playing tennis, pinochle, parasailing and white water rafting.

She married Frank Henderson in 2006, where they both continued to serve their community in the Republican party. Together, they enjoyed traveling and camping.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Jan) Nelson, grandchildren Kristy (John) Easton and Eric (Jenna) Nelson and two great-grandchildren, Liam and Ava Easton. Her sons, Art and Randy Nelson, preceded her in death.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at St. Pius Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.