August 22, 1940 ~ August 6, 2015

Our kind and loving father, husband, brother, and uncle, John E. Betts passed away on August 6, 2015. He will be truly missed by all. He was born on August 22, 1940 to Emmett and Georgia Wiggins Betts. He married Gail Bybee on January 22, 1965.

He has resided in Ogden for the last fifty years. He attended Weber High School and Weber State College. He served in the United States Army in Germany for three years. He was an avid gardener and he loved to go fishing with his sons, however after their deaths he never fished again.

John is survived by his brother, George (Carol), several nieces and nephews and his dog, Miss Rascal.

He was preceded in death by parents and his sons, Tim and Greg, who were the joy of his life.

There will be a graveside service Tuesday August 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Ogden City Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday August 10, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. and also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Schmitz and Kim, to Dr. Hansen and staff, and to Intermountain Hospice. And many, many special thanks to our loving neighbors who are part of our family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at:

www.myers-mortuary.com