Ellen Elizabeth Calvert John Obituary (1920 - 2009)

“Betty”Betty John passed away Dec. 3, 2009. Betty was born Feb. 2, 1920 in Cheyenne Wells, CO to Grover C. and Margaret J. Calvert. She married Delmore E. John Nov. 10, 1945, in Greeley, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and husband, Delmore.Betty graduated from Cheyenne High School, Cheyenne, WY then eventually relocated to SLC, with husband and daughter. She continued her education at the U of U. She had great love for education, music, books, art, nature, fishing, camping, gardening, travel, golf, sports. She was a charter member of Mick Riley’s Ladies Golf Association. She did volunteer work for children’s causes for many years. Betty did extensive genealogy work for the Calvert and Jenkins families. She was a long-time member of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church where she was the first president of the Women’s Association and an ordained elder. Betty was a member of Chapter H, PEO sisterhood and a previous member of DAR. Betty is survived by son, Edward F. John (Joyce Wilbur); daughter, Judith A. Holder (James); grandchildren, Jeffrey J. Holder, James C. Holder (Starla), Jill E. Gunnell (Brandon) Scott Wilbur, Emily Wilbur (Tom Bouman); and four great-granddaughters, Claire and Kate Holder and Taylor and Hayden Gunnell.A memorial service will take place at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine St., Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 1:00 p.m. followed immediately by a reception.The family extends sincere gratitude to Hospice for Utah and Canyon Creek Assisted Living for the love and care provided during Betty’s long journey. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts could be made to Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, Hospice for Utah or the PEO Sisterhood.