- Date Of Birth: February 19, 1930
- Date Of Death: November 11, 2016
- State: Idaho
Betty J Bennett, 86, of Genesee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Friday, November 11, 2016. Betty was born February 19, 1930, in Lewiston, Idaho, (10 minutes after her twin sister, Bonnie) to Charles and Nina Goodwin Herman. Big brother, George, was already at home and younger sisters, Faye & Lillie Mae, completed their family a few years later. Betty worked at Twin City Foods during the summers and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1948. Betty married Vernon Bonson and was blessed with sons Michael and Douglas. Their marriage ended in divorce. Betty married Don Bennett and was blessed with daughters and son, Cathy, Gary and Karyn. The family lived in the San Francisco bay area until 1969, when they moved to Genesee. Don & Betty owned and operated the Corner Bar until 1980, when Randy & Dee Hall purchased the business from them. Betty continued to work for Dee & Randy during lunch times and continued to bake pies for them. Betty enjoyed baking and playing games with her grandchildren & great grandchildren. She loved to watch her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in any & all types of activities. She was an avid Idaho Vandal football fan. She also loved the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco Giants, Gonzaga Bulldogs and Genesee Bulldogs.
