Betty Gossett Traeger passed away December 9, 2024, at the age of 96.
Betty was born in Joseph, Oregon, June 21, 1928, the youngest of 6 children, to Hubert and Mary Goupe Gossett.
As a young girl, she moved with her family to a farm in Dayton, Oregon.
In 1952 Betty married Leo Traeger, and they made their home in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Leo passed away at the age of 54, shortly after they had celebrated 25 years of a happy marriage.
An avid gardener and canner, Betty also loved sewing, cake decorating, and many other crafts. She loved to dance and greatly enjoyed the Oktoberfest! Pinochle was a savored game, enjoyed for years with friends, kids, and then grandkids.
Betty is survived by her daughters and their spouses: Teresa and Ron Bryant, Marilyn and Jim Hall, Rosie and Dan Wilgus, and Annie and Pete GrosJacques; 20 grandchildren, and 42 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Joanie, and her son Gary.
Many thanks to the staff at Heartwood Place Memory Care for providing a loving home the past 5 1/2 years, and to Signature Hospice for their attentive care the last few months.
The recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, at Unger Funeral Chapel, Mt. Angel, Oregon.
A funeral Mass will take place on Friday, December 13th at 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel.