Betty Lou Miller Reynolds was born June 28, 1933 up Brackett Creek at Clyde Park, MT. She quietly passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her loving family, May 9, 2025 after a long fought battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was the fourth of ten children and was raised and attended schools in the Shields Valley area and graduated from Park County High in Livingston, MT.
While visiting her brother at Seattle Naval Base, her brother’s buddy Jim took a liking to her. After Jim’s discharge and many rodeo events, they were married on January 8, 1956.
They settled in Philipsburg, MT, which became their forever home and raised their three children.
Mom was active in the community being a member of Eastern Star. She took pride in leading children in Campfire Girls and as a Den mother for Scouts. She worked at the school as Elementary secretary and hot lunch clerk for 28 years. After retiring, mom and dad traveled on the motorcycle and then their motorhome. They served as Good Sam State Officers and cherished many new friendships.
Mom loved supporting her children as well as all her grandchildren and great grandchildren in all they did. She loved her Grizzly football and would be seen all dolled up in her maroon and silver, right down to “griz paws” on her cheeks.
She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing and dancing with dad, playing cards and was a champ at cribbage.
She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 69 years Jim (Bub), son Chuck (Mary) Reynolds, daughters LouAnn (Dave) Engen, Connie (Roger) Hepburn, ten grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, sisters Donna Shelske, Joyce (Bill) Clausen and Judy (Gene) Parker and numerous other relatives and friends.
Until we see you again mom, you will be loved and missed and forever in our hearts.
Services will be held Saturday May 17 at 1:00 pm at the Community Church in Philipsburg MT. There will be an open house celebration immediately following at the church.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions can be sent to the Citizen Alliance Bank, PO Box 10 in Philipsburg MT 59858, under Betty Reynolds. These funds will be used to support the music department at Granite High School.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Betty Lou and her family.
Please visit below to leave a condolence or share a memory of Betty Lou.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1 p.m
Saturday May 17, 2025
Philipsburg Community Church
208 Community Ave
Philipsburg, Montana 59858
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1 p.m
Saturday May 17, 2025
Philipsburg Community Church
208 Community Ave
Philipsburg, Montana 59858
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Judy Parker says
My friend, my sister. I have missed you so much since your illness took over. Love never ending. I was your flower girl at your wedding. So many amazing memories I will treasure forever. I love you! Rest easy in Jesus
Roxie inman says
So sorry to hear about Betty. She was such a sweet lady and I remember her in the lunch room always with a smile. She will be missed but is no longer in pain. God bless all of you.
Roxie Anderson Inman
Michael T. Umland says
Thoughts, prayers and condolences going to to Jim and their children, Lou Ann, Connie & Chuck. Betty was a mom to many kids in the P-burg community. May she RIP.
Joyce CLAUSEN says
IT’S WITH SADNESS THAT WE SAY “SEE YOU LATER” TO MY DEAR AND WONDERFUL SISTER BETTY, WHO IS NOW IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD. OUR WONDERFULL MEMORIES WITH THE FAMILY WILL LIVE IN US FOREVER.
WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.
BILL AND JOYCE CLAUSEN
SCOTT CLAUSEN
MARK, SARA, BRET AND CASSIE CLAUSEN
Vera Johnson says
My mom, Shirley Finn, was head cook for the Philipsburg schools for a few years. Dear Betty worked at the school at the same time. Mom was happy to have a friend she could go to for whatever she needed. Betty was a good friend and such a beautiful lady, inside and out.
Our condolences to the Reynolds family
Vera and John Johnson
Elva (Olson) Flanik says
Jim, Connie, Louann, Chuck and families, We are so very sorry for all of you, losing a loved one is hard, Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She welcomed you with open arms and kept you close to her heart. The disease took her away alot sooner than we wanted but the memories of her is clear and bright, remember the memories of before. I will miss her, but she is in my heart also. Such a bright soul has entered Heaven. Love you Reynolds family. Elva and Mark Flanik
Andrea Baehr Stepke says
My dear Betty,
I am so grateful to have been blessed with your sweet spirit, your kind eyes, and your warm smile. Every day when I went to work, your presence was a comfort and a joy. The beautiful gifts you gave me—I will keep them forever in my heart, like cherished memories.
All my love to you and your family.
Andrea Baehr Stepke
Rest in peace.
kay sullivan says
Our sincere condolences to Jim, Connie and family on the loss of a lovely woman who showed kindness to all the children that were fortunte to have known Betty at Philipsburg Elementary School. God bless Betty and family.
Kay and Jerry Sullivan