Elizabeth Barraugh
Many years ago, a small family in Scotland lovingly welcomed their second daughter to their growing family. Elizabeth Clark joined an older brother and older sister. She was followed by another brother and sister.
World War II intruded on Betty’s childhood. Betty’s home was destroyed by the German bombing. Shortly after that, Betty and her siblings were billeted out to other families in more safe areas of Scotland. Betty was placed with a really nice couple. Her older sister Margaret was not so lucky. But one day Betty saw Margaret with a couple of other girls outside her window going through garbage and filthy dirty. Betty went and got the woman who had taken Betty in. Margaret was moved into the home with Betty. They were able to see their mother and father occasionally. At the end of the war, the family was able to come home and be together.
In 1957, Betty made a big move with her husband to Texas. It was a great adventure for Betty. Life in Texas was very different than her idyllic life in Scotland.
After that marriage ended, Betty meet a young military man, Gordon Barraugh. They married and followed the military assignments across the country and the world. Their son, Eric, was born while they were in San Antonio, Texas. Their daughter, Terri, was born while they were in Germany. While Gordon served in Viet Nam, Betty learned to drive in Oklahoma. Gordon was very surprised that she could drive when he arrived home and Betty picked him up at the airport.
Eventually, they moved to Helena, Gordon’s hometown. Betty worked hard to help Gordon build his salvage yard and auto repair business up and running. Betty fenced the yard completely while Gordon was gone from home for the National Guard. That was a nearly impossible task because of the rocky ground. Betty was a dedicated caregiver when Gordon became terminally ill.
Betty loved her children with all of her heart and soul. Terri was her angel on earth. Betty made sure that Terri was always well cared for and took advantage of every opportunity available for Terri. Eric was more of a challenge for her, but she was always a port in the storm for him. Betty provided stability and acceptance for both of the kids every day of her life as a mother.
Betty was always proud of her Scottish heritage. Even her car told the world she was Scottish with her license plate. She loved her trips home to Scotland to see her family. She kept up with all the nieces and nephews as well as the grandnieces and grandnephews as their extended family grew.
Betty, we know that you really are fine now. We love you and miss you.
Private family services will be held at a later date
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Frank Kromkowski says
Dear Eric and Terri:
I’m sure this is a difficult time, losing your Mother. I remember how sad I felt when my Mother and Father died.
I always enjoyed visiting and talking with your mother after worship services at Plymouth Congregational Church. She was a kind and sweet person, and is now, I believe with my whole heart, safe in the loving heart and hands of our loving God.
~ Frank Kromkowski
Sue. Boone says
Dearest Betty
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers my friend , Iam surly going to miss you an our visits. I know you are with Terri now an in the arms of God. Much love to you both
SUE AN JAMIE
BOONE