- Date Of Birth: November 13, 1927
- Date Of Death: May 17, 2022
- State: Idaho
Elizabeth May Green (nee: Cook) was born in Wilder, Idaho on November 13, 1927 to John and Goldie (nee: Lane) Cook. Known by all as “Betty”, she was the eighth of 12 children.
It isn’t easy to summarize a life well-lived in so little space, but we will try.
Betty grew up on her family’s farm in Idaho and attended Wilder schools. Her early memories of life on the farm and growing up in Wilder brought her great joy.
She graduated from Wilder High School in 1945, and among her classmates was former Governor Phil Batt. The bonds she formed with her former classmates continued throughout her life and they held annual reunions. Of the graduating class of 26, the four surviving classmates held their 73rd & last reunion in 2018.
Missing Idaho, Betty and husband Earl (an avid outdoorsman), moved to Idaho in 1959 where she lived for the rest of her life. Both she and Earl enjoyed many fine weekends camping and, upon retiring, traveled several years as active members of the Good Sam Boise Roadrunners Chapter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Earl of 57 years, who passed in 2009. She is survived by her three sons; Rex, David and John, their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins along with many others she considered to be family.
Betty especially emphasized her appreciation to Harrison’s Hope Hospice team members Dr. Chu, Peggy Williams, Heather Donahue, Teri Jordan, and staff members for the extra TLC she enjoyed during the seven years she was in the hospice program.
Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Dr
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The Wilder, Idaho Historical Museum ℅ The City of Wilder, 219 3rd St, Wilder, ID 83676
Those who knew Betty well knew she memorized and shared her love for bible verses, poetry, and well-worded prose. She chose this limerick:
As a beauty, I am not a great star
There are others more handsome by far
But my face, I don’t mind it
Because I’m behind it
It’s the people out front that I jar!
