In loving memory of Betty Jo Bussard
October 15, 1935 – January 17, 2025

Betty passed away at home on January 17, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born to Marion and Tressie Ingle on October 15, 1935 in Minatare, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bussard, of 14 years, and her sisters Vivian Jensen and Lola Keefer.

Betty graduated from Pescadero High School as valedictorian of her class. She was a waitress for many years in Redding and Alturas before moving to Happy Camp and assisting Ralph in the meat department at Larry’s Market. She was active in the Lion’s Club, Booster Club, CB Club and Eastern Star. She then moved to Eureka in 1985, where she became a window design consultant for JC Penney. She received numerous customer service awards and perfect attendance recognition and retired in 2000. Except for a short time in Nampa, Idaho, she lived in Eureka until her death.

She loved going to Samoa beach and watching the ocean. She was president of the Reno Bowling League at Harbor Lanes for many years and later would go with her daughter to watch and cheer everyone on. Betty was an avid and competitive card player. She enjoyed her iPad games, watching the Gameshow Network and Hallmark movies.

Betty is survived by her children, Edward (Cindy) Aristo of Stanwood, Wash., Donald (Barbara) Aristo of Winnemucca, Nevada, Debra (Timothy) Richie of Eureka, Calif., Stephen (Rana’) Bussard of Yreka, Calif., Danny Bussard of Helotes, Texas, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, along with her brother Dale Ingle of Canby, Ore., sister Wanda Prickett of Nampa, ID and several nieces and nephews. Betty will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services will be at Sanders Funeral Home, Eureka, on Saturday, January 25 at 9:30 a.m. with graveside services immediately following at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in her name

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