Betty Cress

Betty was born on February 14, 1926 in Caldwell, Idaho to Sylvester and Maggie (March) Hill.  She died July 22, 2021 at her home in Fairview.

She grew up and attended school in Caldwell.  She was married to Chester K. Cress in May of 1945 and shortly thereafter they moved to McKinley until 1953 when the settled in Fairview.  Betty delivered the mail in Fairview from 1955 until 1968.  She was an avid bowler at Myrtle Bowl Bowling alley until the late 1990’s.  She loved family outings, picnics and watching the kids and grandkids waterski.

Betty is survived by her daughters; Rosie Hendrix of Fairview and Margaret and her husband, Ibe Hampton of Coquille.  Nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Chester; siblings; Jesse Hill, Mildred Hill, Edna Hill Jackson, Anna Mae Hill Peterson, Alice Stromback, Eunice Bartrap, Albert Hill and Bobbie Hill.

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