Wasco County OR Archives Obituaries.....Betschart, Wilma Venita September 18, 2006
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The Dalles Chronicle, September 19, 2006
    Wilma Venita Betschart, 88, a resident of The Dalles, died at a local care 
facility, Monday, Sept. 18, 2006.

    She was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Pomona, Kan., the only child of William W. 
and Blanch M. (Steele) Apgar.

    She graduated from Ottawa University in Kansas with a business 
administration degree. 

    She met and married Glenn James Betschart during her college years. They 
moved to The Dalles in 1948.

    Until her retirement she worked for The Dalles Lumber and Manufacturing 
Company and Eastern Oregon Hospital in The Dalles, as a medical and executive 
secretary for many years. In later years she enjoyed working in her garden and 
with her flowers.

    She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in The Dalles. Throughout 
her life she was an active member of various social, community and 
professional organizations. She was a longtime volunteer with the Wasco County 
Humane Society.

    She and Glenn had three sons, twins, Ron and Russell, and Steve Betschart.
She had a passion for classical music and was trained in both the violin and 
piano. Her love of family and her home were well-known in the community. Her 
husband Glenn was a respected orchestra conductor and teacher for many years 
at The Dalles High School. 

    She is survived by sons Russell Betschart, The Dalles; his daughters 
Doreen and her husband Gary Oberg, of Ontario; and U.S. Army Captain Jenine 
Betschart, Greenbrae, Calif.; Ronald and his wife Phyllis Betschart, The 
Dalles; Steve and his wife Karen Betschart, Dallas; their daughters Annette 
and her husband Shawn King, Tualatin; and Jenniffer Betschart, Fairbanks, 
Alaska; their son Matthew Betschart, Aumsville; and great grand daughter 
Kimbraly Smith, Portland; her close friends and caregivers.

    She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

    At the request of the deceased there will be a private, family only, 
graveside services at the IOOF Parklawn Cemetery on Threemile Road at a later 
date. 

    Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice or to Cat Link and 
Columbia Gorge Cat Rescue, Inc., 1812 Mt. Hood Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Spencer, Libby and Powell of The Dalles, is in care of the arrangements. 
  

Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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