OCTOBER 6, 1930 – MARCH 25, 2021
Betty Been of Longmont, Colorado passed away on March 25, 2021 at Applewood Living Center in Longmont. She was 90 years old. Betty was born on October 6, 1930 in Andrews, North Carolina to Iva (Fisch) and Arthur Galusha. After high school, she moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend a business school. She met Stuart A. Been in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and they married on March 24, 1950. They moved to Colorado in 1966. Betty worked at Longmont United Hospital. Betty’s faith in God was a big part of her life. She was a charter member of Nelson Road Southern Baptist Church. She enjoyed swimming, riding in boats, polka music, reading, and traveling. Betty loved cats especially her cat "Gomer". Her husband, Stuart Been, preceded her death in 2007. She is survived by her children; Aubrey Been (Nohemy) of Parker, CO; Peggy Roark (Tom) of Brush, CO; Debi Law (Howard) of Longmont, CO; grandchildren Amber Wooldridge, Jed Roark, Jeremy Roark, Janna Carlson and Brittany Been; great-grandchildren Colton Roark, Fallon Roark, Pake Roark, Laney Roark, and Harper Carlson. A family graveside service will be held on April 1, 2021.
