Betty Jewell Waight

Betty Thompson Waight was born in Chattanooga TN in 1924. Her parents, Dorothy and William, along with older brother Bill, lived there until her father’s death when she was only 2 years old. Soon they moved to Florida and that is where Betty grew up. She had a wonderful childhood swimming in the lake with alligators and playing with all of her cousins. She graduated from high school in 1942 where she played many sports and worked at the telephone company and fixing propellers in WWII. She loved dancing, and would go to the USO dances in Wintergarden, FL. There, she met a young 18-year-old Army Sgt Serviceman Fred Thompson. Fred was the love of her life. They were married for 62 years. Within 3 weeks of their meeting and marriage (December 10, 1942), Fred shipped off to Europe and Africa for 2 ½ years. When Fred returned to the states, battered, but whole, they decided to move to Wyoming. Fred was a true western fellow and Betty grew to love it as well. Together, they raised three kids, Tommy, Linda and Susie in Casper, WY. Those were some of Betty’s most favorite of times. Hunting, fishing, Las Vegas Archer, Shrine Club, Elks club, Casper water ski club, bowling, boating and arrowhead hunting occupied many years of her life. She had so many great friends and adventures. Their lives were complete. Betty and Fred moved to Las Vegas for 9 years while Wyoming was in one of its down turns. The kids went to school and son, Tommy enlisted in the army. In Las Vegas, Linda married and so did Susie. One thing was for sure, Betty loved her grandkids and great grandkids. She not only made so many things for them that they treasure now, but also loved being involved in all they did. There was nobody like granny in their eyes. So before long, Betty and Fred moved back to Casper where they continued their life; Summers in Wyoming and Winters in Yuma, AZ. After Fred passed away, she moved back to Las Vegas in a retirement community where Susie lived. For a short time Betty married Bill Waight, and they enjoyed being together and then he passed as well. Betty then moved to Kansas City to be with Linda and family. She became ill while there, she got better but the sickness was continuing and was overpowering her. She came to visit Susie and family in Las Vegas for Christmas and to go spend her last Christmas with some of her large family. It was great time and we are very thankful for it. Betty decided to stay in Las Vegas and became very ill and soon after, passed. She was blessed by her husband, children, and their families.

Betty is survived by her daughters; Linda J Baker (Gary Senner) of Kansas City, and Susan (Gino Cerullo) of Las Vegas; Grandsons Robert Ritter of Texas, Terry Musser of West Jordan, UT, Michael Baker of Kansas City, Anthony G Cerullo (Sherri) of Scottsdale, AZ, Adam (Lisa) of Greeley, CO, Joshua A Thompson, Leslie Thompson. She is also survived by Great Grandchildren, Dylan Thompson, Aiden and Ashlinn Cerullo, Makena Cerullo, Chris and Andre Colin, Robert Ritter Jr., Aaron Ritter, Seth Ritter, Matthew Ritter, Hannah Ritter, Brittney Ritter, Colin and Katelin Senner, Brittney and Anna Donelan, Sophia and Stella Jay, and Lincoln Woods. There are also several Great Great Grandchildren.

There is a memorial service scheduled for 11:00 am, June 26, 2023, at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Evansville, WY.