Kenneth Betts left his family and friends to go and be with his family ties and also to go and stay with his Heavenly Father. Kenneth left this world Monday 15th September 2014. He was born in Stockett Mt. June 21st 1932, attended the Betts School on Calvert Rte. Stockett, until 8th Grade, then he attended Centerville School, until Graduation in 1950, where he was the 2nd generation to graduate from Centerville School while living on the Homestead Ranch.

In 1951 Kenneth decide to flap his wings and join the A/F where he was able to visit many places such as Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and many other countries. He only brought back one permanent souvenir, and that was a wife which stayed by his side for close to 61 years, except when he was busy traveling with the A/F.

Ken meet his bride in Ipswich , U.K. and got married December 5th 1953, They were blessed with 3 sons Dale (Kathy ) Douglas (Okmi) and Daniel (Kathleen ) who in time the 3 sons produced 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters, plus 1 Great Grandson and 2 Great granddaughters.

Viewing will be at Croxford Funeral Home on Friday from 6 pm-8 pm and also an hour before the service. Funeral services will be Saturday 20th at Croxfords Rose Room Chapel at 10a.m. Luncheon will be held directly after the Graveside Service at Highland Cemetery with Military Honors, at Our Saviours Lutheran church.

Kenneth was the 3rd child born to his parents. Ken was preceded by death by his parents Raymond, better known as R.J., mother Gladys (Rankin); brother, Lawrence; sister, Clarice; and son, Douglas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Great Falls Rescue Mission, 317 2nd Ave South; to Centerville High School Scholarship Fund, 693 Stockett Rd, Stockett, MT 59480; to cancer research or to a fund of the donor’s choice.

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