Betty Jo (Scott) Gardner
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - August 9, 2020
Our dear Betty peacefully
passed into the loving care of
her Savior Jesus on August 3,
2020, at the HopeWest Care
Center. Betty’s sons, Jeff and
Tillmon, held vigil by her side
throughout the last two weeks of
her life here on earth. Betty also
received many visits from her
family and friends.
Betty was born in Montrose,
Colorado, on February 6, 1945, to Winfield and Helen Scott. She
grew up in Nucla, Colorado, and graduated from Nucla High School,
later attending Mesa College where she earned her Associates
Degree in Business. She was an accountant for Western Medical
Associates for years.
Betty was originally married to Ed McSchooler and they had
two boys, Jeffrey Lang and Tillmon Benton. She later married
Jerald Gardner and added three step-children to her family, Jason
Gardner, Scotty Gardner, and Kelly Simpson. She was a loving
mother and grandmother.
Betty and Jerry had a loving marriage, spending time traveling
and experiencing many new adventures together.
She was very involved in her church, Canyon View Vineyard
Church. She spent many hours with her Bible Study group and
volunteering. She was skilled in photography, cooking, knitting,
and crocheting. Betty was devoted to her family and to the Lord.
She is survived by children, Jeff (Vickie), Tillmon (Kristy), Jason
(Robyn), Kelly (Mike), and Scott (Rita); 15 grandchildren, and 13
great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind siblings, Inez Garland,
Lester Scott, Anna Scott, Patrick Scott, Donald Scott, and Leo
Scott.
A memorial will be planned at a later date.
Donations may be made in Betty’s memory at HopeWest Hospice,
3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, Colorado 81506.
