BETTY GIER HARTCORN

Betty Gier Hartcorn used to say “I’m a little lady built for speed” Her life was always on the go. Betty died on June 17, 2016 at the age of 94.

Betty was born at home in Donaldson, MN on June 10, 1922. She grew up in Conrad, IA before moving to Richland, WA in 1945. She had wanted to be a nurse but was told she was too small so she went to Business College. With her first pay check she bought luggage because she dreamed of travel. And that she did. She and her husband Lou traveled to over 36 countries, 16 islands, 49 states, many National Parks and all of Canada.

When she came to Richland with her family she met and married Lou Hartcorn. They were married 56 years until his passing in 2003. During her life she was very involved in Richland Lutheran Church serving on multiple church committees and becoming President of the congregation. For 30 years she and 6 church women went to Gearhart Oregon to celebrate with friendship and their faith.  She helped start the Good News Media Ministry at RLC, and was one of the first to plan and set up Chaplaincy Hospice Care. Betty worked as a secretary at Spaulding Elementary School and the district personnel office for 26 years. She was a member of PEO and President of her chapter.

Betty is survived by her son Scott (Suzette), granddaughters Tara and Caroline (Beau),  her daughter Louise Graversen, grandson Scott (Nancy) and great-granddaughter Madilyn, also her brothers Dale and Bob Gier (Gloria) and sister-in law Evelyn Gier.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Lou Hartcorn, parents Irvin and Myrtle Gier, brother Don Gier and son-in-law Ed Graversen.

A Memorial Service will be held on June 27, 2016 at Richland Lutheran Church at 3PM. 

Memorials may be made to Richland Lutheran Church or Chaplaincy Hospice Care.