Betty Louise Walsh, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sandcreek Retirement. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Betty was born on February 8, 1930, in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, to Melvin Stark and Louise Balmer Stark. She grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1947.

On August 1, 1947, she married William Walsh. To this union, five children were born: Melvin, Bill, Jacque, Byron, and Kurt. The family moved West to Idaho Falls in 1959. In 1967, they moved to Richland, Washington where she worked at Kadelac Hospital in the mental health department. Betty made many friends along the way. William passed away on March 23, 2001. Betty moved back to Idaho Falls in 2016.

Betty was a loving, caring, multi-talented force in our lives. Her treasured moments were those spent with her family. Betty enjoyed teaching quilting class, being a member of the West Richland Senior Center where she played pinochle, BUNCO, and made many friends. Betty also, occasionally, enjoyed a beer with her chocolate fudge.

She is survived by her children: Melvin (ReNee) Walsh of Firth, Idaho, Bill (Pam) Walsh of Butte City, Idaho, and Jacque (Dan Storer) Littleford of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her sons: Kurt and Byron; her brother, Larry; and her parents.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Solace Hospice, 197 Stockham Blvd., Suite B2, Rigby, Idaho, 83442.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .