Roberta "Betty" Ruth Gamache
Nov 30, 1930 - Mar 31, 2023
Roberta "Betty" Ruth (Stone) Gamache, 92, Barnesville, MN., died Friday, March 31, surrounded by family, in Sanford Health, in Fargo.
Betty was born to Glenn Stone and Ruth Place, on November 30, 1930, in Joplin, MO. She graduated from high school in Monette, MO.
She married Robert L. Higginbotham, in Joplin, MO., on August 30, 1953. They had four children: Stuart Higginbotham, Curtis Higginbotham, Barry Higginbotham, and Pamela (Lentz) Higginbotham. Through their 30-year marriage, they lived in Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and ultimately settled in Robert's hometown of Valley City, ND.
Betty was a homemaker, worked at the Fair Store in Valley City, and was a home health aide for the elderly.
One of Betty's hobbies and business ventures was ceramics. Betty owned her own ceramic shops and enjoyed teaching ceramic classes.
Betty later married Arthur Gamache, on June 13, 1992, in Fargo, ND. They were active members of Hope Lutheran Church, for several years; and enjoyed traveling and retired life.
Betty loved, more than anything in the world, being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Time with her family was her most cherished treasure. She had a tremendous outlook and always brought humor and a smile to those around her.
Betty is survived by her children: Curtis Higginbotham and girlfriend, Anita Syring (Wahpeton, ND), Barry Higginbotham and wife, Jackie (Ft Pierre, SD), Pamela Lentz and husband, Chad (Pelican Rapids, MN); her grandchildren: Kevin Higginbotham, Tammy Higginbotham, Mathew Higginbotham, Ashley Higginbotham, Courtney John and husband, Tanner John, Kaitlyn Lentz and her fiancé, Connor John; her older brother, Glen Stone (Oronogo, MO); and several nieces and nephews; and a great-grandson, Decker John.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Gamache; her former spouse, Robert Higginbotham; her eldest son, Stuart Higginbotham; and sister, Peggy June Tabb.
The memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 AM. Visitation will be at 10 AM, with lunch to follow at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, in Fargo.
Special thank you to the staff at Golden Manor Assisted Living, in Barnesville, MN., for their kind and compassionate care of Betty, in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to honor Betty through donations to the Barnesville MN Area Helpers Home - Barnesville Helpers or Hope Lutheran Church, in Fargo.
Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, ND
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Nov 30, 1930 - Mar 31, 2023
Roberta "Betty" Ruth (Stone) Gamache, 92, Barnesville, MN., died Friday, March 31, surrounded by family, in Sanford Health, in Fargo.
Betty was born to Glenn Stone and Ruth Place, on November 30, 1930, in Joplin, MO. She graduated from high school in Monette, MO.
She married Robert L. Higginbotham, in Joplin, MO., on August 30, 1953. They had four children: Stuart Higginbotham, Curtis Higginbotham, Barry Higginbotham, and Pamela (Lentz) Higginbotham. Through their 30-year marriage, they lived in Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and ultimately settled in Robert's hometown of Valley City, ND.
Betty was a homemaker, worked at the Fair Store in Valley City, and was a home health aide for the elderly.
One of Betty's hobbies and business ventures was ceramics. Betty owned her own ceramic shops and enjoyed teaching ceramic classes.
Betty later married Arthur Gamache, on June 13, 1992, in Fargo, ND. They were active members of Hope Lutheran Church, for several years; and enjoyed traveling and retired life.
Betty loved, more than anything in the world, being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Time with her family was her most cherished treasure. She had a tremendous outlook and always brought humor and a smile to those around her.
Betty is survived by her children: Curtis Higginbotham and girlfriend, Anita Syring (Wahpeton, ND), Barry Higginbotham and wife, Jackie (Ft Pierre, SD), Pamela Lentz and husband, Chad (Pelican Rapids, MN); her grandchildren: Kevin Higginbotham, Tammy Higginbotham, Mathew Higginbotham, Ashley Higginbotham, Courtney John and husband, Tanner John, Kaitlyn Lentz and her fiancé, Connor John; her older brother, Glen Stone (Oronogo, MO); and several nieces and nephews; and a great-grandson, Decker John.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Gamache; her former spouse, Robert Higginbotham; her eldest son, Stuart Higginbotham; and sister, Peggy June Tabb.
The memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 AM. Visitation will be at 10 AM, with lunch to follow at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, in Fargo.
Special thank you to the staff at Golden Manor Assisted Living, in Barnesville, MN., for their kind and compassionate care of Betty, in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to honor Betty through donations to the Barnesville MN Area Helpers Home - Barnesville Helpers or Hope Lutheran Church, in Fargo.
Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, ND
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Roberta "Betty" Ruth Gamache
Nov 30, 1930 - Mar 31, 2023
Roberta "Betty" Ruth (Stone) Gamache, 92, Barnesville, MN., died Friday, March 31, surrounded by family, in Sanford Health, in Fargo.
Betty was born to Glenn Stone and Ruth Place, on November 30, 1930, in Joplin, MO. She graduated from high school in Monette, MO.
She married Robert L. Higginbotham, in Joplin, MO., on August 30, 1953. They had four children: Stuart Higginbotham, Curtis Higginbotham, Barry Higginbotham, and Pamela (Lentz) Higginbotham. Through their 30-year marriage, they lived in Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and ultimately settled in Robert's hometown of Valley City, ND.
Betty was a homemaker, worked at the Fair Store in Valley City, and was a home health aide for the elderly.
One of Betty's hobbies and business ventures was ceramics. Betty owned her own ceramic shops and enjoyed teaching ceramic classes.
Betty later married Arthur Gamache, on June 13, 1992, in Fargo, ND. They were active members of Hope Lutheran Church, for several years; and enjoyed traveling and retired life.
Betty loved, more than anything in the world, being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Time with her family was her most cherished treasure. She had a tremendous outlook and always brought humor and a smile to those around her.
Betty is survived by her children: Curtis Higginbotham and girlfriend, Anita Syring (Wahpeton, ND), Barry Higginbotham and wife, Jackie (Ft Pierre, SD), Pamela Lentz and husband, Chad (Pelican Rapids, MN); her grandchildren: Kevin Higginbotham, Tammy Higginbotham, Mathew Higginbotham, Ashley Higginbotham, Courtney John and husband, Tanner John, Kaitlyn Lentz and her fiancé, Connor John; her older brother, Glen Stone (Oronogo, MO); and several nieces and nephews; and a great-grandson, Decker John.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Gamache; her former spouse, Robert Higginbotham; her eldest son, Stuart Higginbotham; and sister, Peggy June Tabb.
The memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 AM. Visitation will be at 10 AM, with lunch to follow at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, in Fargo.
Special thank you to the staff at Golden Manor Assisted Living, in Barnesville, MN., for their kind and compassionate care of Betty, in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to honor Betty through donations to the Barnesville MN Area Helpers Home - Barnesville Helpers or Hope Lutheran Church, in Fargo.
Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, ND
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Nov 30, 1930 - Mar 31, 2023
Roberta "Betty" Ruth (Stone) Gamache, 92, Barnesville, MN., died Friday, March 31, surrounded by family, in Sanford Health, in Fargo.
Betty was born to Glenn Stone and Ruth Place, on November 30, 1930, in Joplin, MO. She graduated from high school in Monette, MO.
She married Robert L. Higginbotham, in Joplin, MO., on August 30, 1953. They had four children: Stuart Higginbotham, Curtis Higginbotham, Barry Higginbotham, and Pamela (Lentz) Higginbotham. Through their 30-year marriage, they lived in Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and ultimately settled in Robert's hometown of Valley City, ND.
Betty was a homemaker, worked at the Fair Store in Valley City, and was a home health aide for the elderly.
One of Betty's hobbies and business ventures was ceramics. Betty owned her own ceramic shops and enjoyed teaching ceramic classes.
Betty later married Arthur Gamache, on June 13, 1992, in Fargo, ND. They were active members of Hope Lutheran Church, for several years; and enjoyed traveling and retired life.
Betty loved, more than anything in the world, being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Time with her family was her most cherished treasure. She had a tremendous outlook and always brought humor and a smile to those around her.
Betty is survived by her children: Curtis Higginbotham and girlfriend, Anita Syring (Wahpeton, ND), Barry Higginbotham and wife, Jackie (Ft Pierre, SD), Pamela Lentz and husband, Chad (Pelican Rapids, MN); her grandchildren: Kevin Higginbotham, Tammy Higginbotham, Mathew Higginbotham, Ashley Higginbotham, Courtney John and husband, Tanner John, Kaitlyn Lentz and her fiancé, Connor John; her older brother, Glen Stone (Oronogo, MO); and several nieces and nephews; and a great-grandson, Decker John.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Gamache; her former spouse, Robert Higginbotham; her eldest son, Stuart Higginbotham; and sister, Peggy June Tabb.
The memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 AM. Visitation will be at 10 AM, with lunch to follow at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, in Fargo.
Special thank you to the staff at Golden Manor Assisted Living, in Barnesville, MN., for their kind and compassionate care of Betty, in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to honor Betty through donations to the Barnesville MN Area Helpers Home - Barnesville Helpers or Hope Lutheran Church, in Fargo.
Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, ND
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
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