Bette Marie Boucher was born on November 2, 1926 to Samuel and Elsie Boucher in Golden, MT. She was the middle child in a family of 5 children.
Bette attended New Prospect Grade School and graduated from Bridger High School. She then attended Concordia College in Morehead, MN for 1 year. Her first employment was teaching in a rural school in the Bear Paw Mountains. After teaching for 1 year, she moved to Helena to work for OPI where she met Clyde (Sonny) Mayer. They were married on June 5, 1947. Their only child Jim was born on June 20, 1949. She then began her 31-year career with the Federal Government beginning with the Veterans Administration, IRS and ending with the Civil Service Commission. She retired in 1979 as Area Manager for the MT district.
After retirement, Bette enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and numerous European countries with her sister Grayce.
Bette was a long-time member of Daughters of the Nile Patrol Unit and traveled to many cities in the US and Canada to perform. She enjoyed bowling and belonged to several leagues and volunteered at the MT State Library.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sonny, sister Jeanne (Richard) Tillo and brothers William and James Boucher.
Bette is survived by her sister Grayce Keller (Sioux Falls, SD), son Jim (Nancy) Mayer. Grandchildren Katie (Jake) Conver of Billings and Scott Mayer (Portland, OR) and great grandsons Caleb and Eli Conver along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Touchmark for the loving care Bette received the past 5 years.
At Bette’s request no public funeral will be held but a private family service will be held at a later date.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Will Boucher says
We will always treasure our memories of traveling “out west” to Montana and seeing Aunt Bette & Uncle Sonny. Very sad to hear of Bette’s passing and feel blessed to have visited her at Touchmark a few years ago. She was doing remarkably well for being in her 90’s and moved with the grace of someone much younger. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and his family.
Will & Donna Boucher
Steve sampson says
Jim,
Sorry to hear about your Mom.
Thinking of you.
wayne kovick says
JIM, I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO GOOD TO US WHEN WE WERE KIDS. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A KIND WORD. I CALLED TYPOLT (VOIT) and HE SENDS HIS CONDOLENCES ALONG ALSO
Debbie Erving says
Sorry to hear of Bette’s passing. I enjoyed my weekly visits from her for many years when I did her hair. I will always remember her smile and her kindness.
Tom Erving says
Jim and Nancy, So sorry about your mom. She worked with my dad at the IRS years ago. Reconnected with her after my wife started doing her hair. Always enjoyed our visits. Such a kind and loving person.
Georgia Ledbetter says
My love and deepest sympathy to my cousin Jimmy and his family.
Uncle Sonny and Aunt Bette were so special to me. I have so many wonderful childhood memories with them. They were the Aunt and Uncle every person dreams of having! I will miss both of them so very much! I rejoice in knowing we will all be reunited with our Heavenly Father. Until then rest in peace my dear Aunt Bette. I love you! Georgia Carole
Ron Darlington says
There’s bound to be some sadness, but I expect it’s as much a relief. I, too, am an only child, and my 99 year old mom is alive and well at this writing, and lives here at home, with me, so I know what it’s like. Regards to Nancy. You and I go back to grade school and what I call the Rick Schuyler days, 5th grade, when I was moved from Old Jeff, to Ray Bjork and met the east siders. Cub scouts with Margaret Hollow, too. I think of you with a smile, Jim. Take care.
Annette Wakefield says
My sincere sympathies to you, Jimmy, and to Grayce, my dearest and long-time friend. I always enjoyed any time spent with Betty and Sonny, you, Grayce, and Tony When my late husband and I lived at Touchmark we saw Betty quite often. I liked her so much. I was able to visit her in her apartment on occasion and we always had a good chat. She certainly lived a long life, but now her struggles are over and she is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you both, as well as your families.
Hal Harper says
Your mother must have been a great one, Jim, because she raised a great kid. From 7th grade on you were not only very “popular” but nice to the rest of us kids.
May she rest in peace.
Lee Scott says
Bette Mayer was a woman who just commanded respect, in a very good way. For us she was always “Mrs. Mayer.” The picture you used is very fitting, and how we have always remembered her. We wish for you that those good memories be front and center in the years to come. Lee & Patti Scott