Betty Jane (Porter) Bowman (1943 - 2014)

Born 19 Jan 1943 in Sawyer, Minnesota, United States

Died 27 Oct 2014 at age 71 in Minnesota, United States

Biography

Obituary

BETTY JANE PORTER BLIXT BOWMAN, age 71, of Bigfork, MN, began her journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2014. Betty was born January 19, 1943 to Sophie Porter in Sawyer, MN, then gifted to Casper and Mathilda Mickelson. Betty was enrolled as a member of the White Earth Band and took great pride in that fact. Betty married Wayne Blixt of Bigfork, MN, in 1961 and together they raised four children. Betty began her nursing career as an LPN in 1971 then went on to graduate as an RN in 1988. Betty was a member of the Lawrence Lake Legion Auxiliary and a Cub Scout Den mother. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and enjoyed collecting agates; but nursing was her first love. Betty was a nurturing mother and devoted grandmother.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; brothers, James Peterson Sr., twin brothers, Roger and Reginald Porter; best friends, Sonny Swan Lund, Barb Ward.

Betty is survived by sons, Terrance Blixt, Tim (Ruby) Blixt of Bigfork, MN; daughters, Theresa Blixt of Bigfork, MN, Kirsten (David) Priem of Marcell, MN; stepson, Dale (Trish) Bowman; grandchildren, Shawna Carlson, Samuel Carlson, Emmy Priem, Jun Jun Galendez, Ruel Galendez; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday November 7th from 12:00 pm until the 1:00 pm Memorial Service at Bigfork Lutheran Church in Bigfork, MN. Pastor Mark Shuey will officiate. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2784557&fh_id=12288