Betty Jo Bales LaFond

Betty Jo LaFond passed away April 19, 2023 in Duchesne, UT. Betty was born January 7, 1936 to George and Nonie Mae Bales in Mesa Arizona.

Betty married John Sprecher in 1951, they later divorced. She then married Kenneth Maurice LaFond on December 29, 1973 in Lebanon Oregon. Betty was a devout Christian. She loved sewing/quilting with a passion! During the pandemic, she made masks for the Duchesne Clinic. She enjoyed watching old western movies and doing yard work and gardening. She loved spending time with family and reading her scriptures.

Betty is survived by her children; Don (Teresa) Sprecher, of Kanab, UT, Pamela (Randall) Helms, of Duchesne, UT, Darrel (Lynett) Sprecher, of Duchesne, UT, and 20 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her dear husband Kenneth, daughter Gail Robertson, Grandson Reuben Helms and all her siblings.

A great thank you to Taneisha & Chris from Canyon Home Care & Hospice. And to the Duchesne locals that helped her and Kenneth in their final years.