Betty Rose Sporrer, at age 98, passed peacefully in her sleep at home with family by her side on May 28, 2023. The Hospice of Humboldt provided exceptional care during her last days.

Betty is survived by her brother Clarence; her children: Renee, Kathy, and Dan; her six grandchildren: Daniel, Emma, Katie, Christopher, Bret, and Kinsey; her great grandchildren: Jaxon and Eli. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dean (Buck) Sporrer; children: Dephane and Rodney, and eleven siblings.

Betty was born on November 29, 1924, in Wisconsin to Albert and Mildred Turenne. At the age of 15, Betty ventured to the big city of Chicago, Illinois, where she worked in the factories supporting the war effort. Shortly thereafter, she began her 10-year career as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone. She transferred to Portland as a supervisor where she met Buck. Their 59-year marriage began on April 13, 1954, and continued until Buck’s passing in 2013.

Betty had an active retirement in Bend, Oregon. She was surrounded by family and a diverse tribe of friends, including various clubs and her beloved Catholic Daughters. Betty lived independently in Bend to age 93; at which time she moved to Northern California to live with her daughter Kathy and her husband Cecil.

She was loved, adored, and respected by all who knew her and is missed. She left this world a better place with her wit, her smile and encouraging words to all.

Our wish is to honor Betty with contributions to the Dephane Marie Sporrer scholarship foundation managed by St. Mary’s Academy. The address is 1615 SW 5 th Portland OR 97021. The phone number for the foundation is (503) 228-8306.

The family invites you to a celebration of Betty’s life at the Stock Pot Broiler from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The address is 8200 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR 97008.

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