Betty Haddon, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and soon to be great-grandmother, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on June 14, 2020, in Helena, Montana.
Betty was born July 24, 1937, and raised in Stevenson, Alabama. She attended the University of Alabama – Birmingham, where she received her diploma in Nursing. She met her husband, Sam, while on a student nurse exchange program in Houston, Texas.
Betty and Sam moved to Montana in 1962. Betty worked as a nurse throughout the years in hospitals, pediatrics, and oncology. During this time, she raised their three children and earned her B.S. in Nursing from the Montana State University School of Nursing. She spent the last years of her nursing career engaged in the work she most enjoyed; that of caring for cancer patients.
She was an active member of the Republican Women’s group in Missoula and participated in continuing education studies with the Oncology Nurses Society. Her interests included cooking, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her husband, Sam Haddon, her two daughters and son, and their spouses; Elizabeth and Rodney Alexander and their children Hannah Alexander, Rachel Minton (Jordon), and Haddon Alexander; Steven and Joanna Haddon and their son Jackson Haddon; Allison and Dan Conover and their children Haley Hough (Bryan) and Calen Conover; her sisters, Orpha Simmons and Ernestine Pace, her brother Gary Loyd (Linda), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ethel Loyd, and her infant granddaughter, Catherine Anne Haddon.
A public viewing will take place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Retz Funeral Home, 315 E. 6th Ave. in Helena. Private family services will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations be made to the St. Labre Indian School at www.stlabre.org. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Betty.
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m.
Thursday June 18, 2020
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m.
Thursday June 18, 2020
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
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Jim Wallace Haddon says
Sorry for your loss, Betty was a great asset to the Haddon family. She will be dearly missed by all. God Bless her and the family.
Edmund Sheehy says
Dear Haddon Family: Betty was a wonderful woman. I felt privileged to know her. You are all in my prayers, with your loss
Gary Haddon says
Gary and Dianna Haddon say
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you during this time of grief.
Gary H. says
My deepest sympathies to Judge Haddon for the loss of his spouse and lifelong companion. I did not have the honor of ever meeting her, but Judge Haddon could not have spoken more proudly of her.
Antoinette "Toni" Wells says
Please accept my deepest condolences. You are all in my constant thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Ernestine Pace says
Our family has lost a great patriot. Betty will be missed by all of our family. Continued prayers for Sam and children and grandchildren.
Ralph and Corinne Kirscher says
Dear Sam and family,
We extend our sincere condolences to you all at this time of loss. May your many memories of Betty soften your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph and Corinne Kirscher
Will Deschamps says
My sincere condolences to the Haddon family. Betty and Judge Sam were strong suporters of the Republican Party In Missoula. Betty, after the judges appointment, never missed a Lincoln Regan Dinner in Missoula.
Very special woman and a good friend to all.
Will Deschamps
Bev Conover says
I will always treasure the times that I spent with Betty and her family, she was a true southern lady.
Words can’t express the sadness that we feel for her family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev and Allen Conover
Dolores Brinkel says
Joanna and Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve Betty’s death.
Sr. Dolores Brinkel
Mandi Morgan says
My deepest condolences to all of you. I am very sad to hear of my Aunt Betty’s passing. She will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers. Much love to all of you.
Shirley Woodall says
Sorry for the loss of Betty. Thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort during these difficult days.
Cousin of the Loyd family
Sally says
Ernestine Pace, Gary Loyd and Haddon family,
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
With Deepest Condolences,
Sally Cloud O’Brien
Olive Branch, MS
Griff says
Dear Haddon Family,
Condolences to your family on the loss of Betty. We wish you moments of peace and comfort as you move through this difficult time.
Griff and Roni Griffith
Gary Maynard says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying and grief stricken time of remembrance and heartfelt sorrow.
May God Bless Betty and Her Family With His Grace,
Gary, Juliana and Christian Maynard
Rockledge FL
Sherry Johnson, Gene's daughter says
So sorry to hear of you mom’s passing. I am certain she and dad along with all the other cousins and family are having a big reunion up there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda K. Brown says
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Haddon and Loyd families. I did not personally know Betty, but often heard of her during my college days. Her sister, Ernestine Pace, was one of my roommates in college. After reading Betty’s memorial, and knowing the Loyd family, I know she was a lady firm in her beliefs, devoted to her career and family, and a loss to her community. God bless her family now and in the days ahead.
Kristy Beck-Nelson says
Dear Sam and family,
Deepest condolences on your loss. I feel very blessed to have known and worked with Betty. She was an amazing oncology nurse and one of the most gracious and kind ladies I have known! She will be missed.
Kristy Beck-Nelson
Amanda Pace Wann says
She was a wonderful Aunt and made sure that we were all very close growing up. She always made sure that she brought my cousins home to Alabama every summer so that we would know each other and be close as a family. And for that I will be always grateful. I loved her very much. I will miss her!
Cindy Haddon Burke says
At this time we remember the wonderful person Betty was. I know what a caring person she was to the Haddon family helping to care for our MOM. Words can not express what she did and how grateful for Betty, in our time of need. But I know she as been there for many. I know you truly miss her and I sorry for your loss. Know we are thinking of you and sending a hug that you could use right now.
Bertie Haddon Morgan says
We are blessed to have had such a beautiful and charming lady in our family. Ray and I have so many cherished memories and will miss Betty so much. We are happy our grandsons spent time with her and Sam a couple of summers ago. (Jonathan’s still talks about her southern hospitality.) She will always have a special place on our hearts. Much love to Sam and his family.