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Betty J. Cartwright
11/09/1938 — 07/25/2025
From Richland, WA | Born in Park City, UT
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Betty J. Cartwright
Betty June (Downey) Cartwright, 86, of Richland, Washington, passed away on July 25, 2025 at her home.
Betty was born on November 9, 1938 in Park City, Utah to Dennis and Doris Downey. Betty was the sixth child out of nine. Betty graduated from Spanish Fork, Utah where she participated in Pep Club. She went on to graduate from Hollywood Beauty College in Provo, Utah in 1959.
She married Clifford Cartwright on September 30, 1960 and had 3 children: Kenny, Stacey, and Jason. Cliff and Betty lived in Utah until a job took the family to New Mexico where they stayed for four years. Another job opportunity moved them to their final residencey in Richland, Wa in 1970.
Betty enjoyed quilting-especially making baby quilts for new mothers, sewing, music, and attending the temple. Betty enjoyed helping the local Boy Scouts by presenting flags that had been flown over the White House to Eagle Badge recipients. She loved spending time with her family, serving in her church callings, and making everyone else’s life easier.
She was a loving person and she will be missed by all.
Betty is survived by her husband: Clifford Cartwright, children: Kenny Cartwright, Stacey (Marvin) Rasmussen, Jason (Brittany) Cartwright and her eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A viewing will occur at Sunset Gardens 6-8 on Tuesday, July 29th. The funeral will be held on Wednesday July 30th at the LDS Church (1720 Thayer in Richland). The viewing will start at 10 and the service will begin at 11.
May you rest in peace , you lived a good and happy life . Love from Clifford . Aunt Betty God has taken you home rest easy he has all you need. Uncle Clifford may you find comfort in these days. God bless you.
So sad to hear of the passing of my sweet Aunt Betty. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I really wanted to make it up there for the services but unfortunately I just couldn’t make it happen. I love you all and send my most heartfelt condolences.❤️
Lisa Memmott
You always greeted us with a smile, now matter how many weird things we brought into your house. Thank you for teaching me patience, love, and decorating for Christmas.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If there’s anything you need let me know. May God comfort you all.
So sorry to hear of the passing of my sweet Aunt Betty. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this extremely difficult time. It does bring me comfort to think of the grand reunion in heaven, so many loved ones who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival. I really wanted to make it to the services but I just couldn’t swing it. Please know that I am there in spirit. I love you all so much!
❤️Lisa Memmott
Such a lovely lady. She will be missed by so many. She has been a friend and a mentor to many of her ward sisters. I can still recall times when Betty would help set up quilting frames at church. We learned how to tie quilts and get to know each other better during these times. Rest in peace sweet Betty. Until we meet again.
Betty was always so kind to us neighborhood kids growing up. Always smiling and patient, especially when we didn’t deserve it. She had a great positive impact on all who met her!!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! A warrior just went to Heaven.
My most sincere condolences to Cliff, Kenny, Stacy, and Jason (and other family members) and the loss of a most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. May you find peace and joy in honoring and celebrating her life.
“Making everyone else’s life easier” sums up the times I was around Betty and witnessed her selfless acts of service and love for others. Always making sure you were taken care of if you came to her home or cabin ❤️ Always inclusive, smiling, and sweet. Heaven gained another angel. Thoughts and prayers to the Cartwright family and friends.
Aunt Betty was so much fun! Loved visiting with her the day before the reunion at Aunt Doris’s home. Between Mom, Doris and Betty, it was a constant laugh fest! So many stories and memories that I will always cherish. So glad we came to visit her and the family two years ago. What a great time we had! Love always and forever! Debbie
thinking of all of you ❤️ I will miss Aunt Betty. love you guys ❤️
love,
amberlee, justen, and Marshall
We’re so sorry for your family’s loss. She has ascended to the safety of the Lord God bless your family.
Uncle Clifford, Kenny, Stacy and Jason, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I loved Aunt Betty’s infectious smile, every time I saw she was always smiling She will be missed! 💕 Love you, Mike and Trish Downey
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