Betty Jo (Lemmon) Eldridge

Betty Jo (Lemmon) Eldridge of Fort Benton, Montana, went home to be with Jesus on Aug. 19, 2014. Betty Jo was born May 7, 1932, to John and Emma Lemmon in Craig, Colorado.

On May 19, 1950, Betty Jo married Marvin Eldridge, and together they raised four children, Marvia (Rick) Johnson, Keith (Loretta) Eldridge, Ronda (Bud) Childers, Jean (Martin) Shea.

During their 64 years of marriage, Marvin and Betty Jo ministered in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Along with being a pastor’s wife, Betty Jo had many ministries of her own.

Betty Jo was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley Campbell and Mary Lou Resecker; and brother, Willis Lemmon. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; four children; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Betty Jo was the personification of love. Her sweet personality, sense of humor and genuine love of others will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life service will be Sept. 6, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fort Benton Community Bible Fellowship Hall with a luncheon to follow the service.