Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Sheeley) Rutherford, Betty Lois  April 5, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Betty Lois Rutherford
August 29, 1922 - April 5, 2005

Betty Lois Rutherford, age 82, died on April 5, 2005, in Bakersfield, CA, 
after a courageous battle with numerous illnesses. 

She was born in Yakima, WA, on August 29, 1922, to the late Lisle and Hazel 
Sheeley. She married William Rutherford on March 31, 1942, in San Francisco, 
CA. They had 3 children; Bill, Marsha, and Linda. Mom was very active in PTA, 
YWCA, Elks Lodge, and church activities during these years and she was known 
for her culinary talents. The family lived in Santa Rosa, Napa, and 
Watsonville, CA, while the children were growing up. Mom opened a successful 
business, selling used clothing and jewelry in Santa Cruz, CA, after the 
children grew up. Mom and Dad moved to St. George, UT, in 1982, when they 
retired. They moved to Bakersfield, CA, in 1993. Betty was a member of 
Northminster Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed her friends, family, and 
traveling; her favorite hobby was baking. She entered the Kern County Fair 
each year and won many awards for her pies, cakes, and canned goods. 

Betty is survived by her daughters, Marsha Allen and husband, Sam; Linda Nicol 
and husband, Gerry; daughter-in-law, Pam Rutherford; 11 grandchildren; and 11 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. 
Rutherford, in 1995, and by her son, William E. Rutherford, Jr., in 1992. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 2 p.m. at 
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3700 Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA. We would 
especially like to thank Hoffman Hospice and Valley Convalescent for the 
loving care and kindness they provided to Mom and her family. 

Contributions in her honor can be made to the American Cancer Society or 
Northminster Presbyterian Church. 


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