Betty E. Margetts, 91, died Saturday October 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 23, 1933 in Clarks, Nebraska, the first daughter of Clarence (Pete) and Elva Cosner. Betty moved to Laramie, WY in 1937 after her father lost his farm during the Great Depression. Betty graduated from Laramie High School in 1951. She married Hubert (Hugh) Margetts, her high school sweetheart, in December 1950. She was able to graduate high school early so that she could follow Hugh, who was activated into the Armored Unit of the National Guard. After Hugh served his time in the military, he attended the University of Wyoming and graduated as a Civil Engineer. During this time, Betty supported Hugh and their family by working at the bank as a teller and as a housewife. After graduating college in 1959, Betty and Hugh moved to Cheyenne and lived there until 1970. From there, they moved to Longmont, Colorado until 2002. Afterwards, they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to be near her family.
Betty enjoyed athletics. In Longmont, Betty and Hugh joined a bowling league and met several wonderful friends from which they went on numerous adventures including camping and traveling around the county. Betty was an avid golfer and played at the Sunset Golf club in Longmont. She was able to win the lady’s division a couple of times. Her secret to success was to one chip and one putt. Betty was also a plant enthusiast and grew African Violets. She was a member of the African Violet Society’s chapter located in Longmont. She was able to win the state competition growing violets and went onto national competitions. Upon moving to Las Vegas, Betty continued to golf and grow African Violets.
She is survived by two children; son Kevin Margetts and his wife Lynette Margetts, and daughter Michelle Bell and her husband Dr. Greg Bell, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister; Noma Alexander. Betty was also a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, followed by burial at Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie, WY. Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
