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BETTY CHREST Obituary

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean (Ladd) Chrest on June 23, 2015. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Cheyenne Oklahoma to Charles and Lorraine Ladd, and was married to Nicolas James Chrest for 50 years who preceded her in death in 1998. Mom had a beautiful and loving life with our father Nick for 50 years. They traveled, golfed and had many many good and loving friends. Together they ran dad's business, Valley Pest Control and belonged to many clubs and organizations. Our mom was an awesome cook! People raved about mom's food. There wasn't anything she couldn't cook from scratch. Mom is survived by her loving son, Robert Chrest and his wife Victoria; loving daughter, Diana Rodrigues and her husband, Bob; daughter Debby Covey; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held in Fresno at Memorial Gardens, on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 10:00 am. A Celebration of Her Life reception will be held at New Harvest Church, 698 N. Minnewawa, Clovis, CA, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Lisle Funeral Home, 1605 'L' Street, Fresno, California (559)266-0666

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jun. 28, 2015.

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Nick Chrest

July 2, 2015

I will always love and miss you!

Nick Chrest

July 2, 2015

You were very great person. I love you with all my heart. Such a excellent cook. Used to love to go to your house to visit you and Grandpa. We always had alot of fun visiting with you. I will always miss you. You are now reunited with Grandpa and in a greater place! I love you!

Nick Chrest

July 2, 2015

You were very great person. I love you with all my heart. Such a excellent cook. Used to love to go to your house to visit you and Grandpa. We always had alot of fun visiting with you. I will always miss you. You are now reunited with Grandpa and in a greater place! I love you!

Steve Goldberg

July 1, 2015

I will always remember your kindness and smile.

Holly Covey

June 30, 2015

I have so many memories with you Grandma and with Grandpa as well! It is still hard to digest all that has gone on, my sisters and I spent so much time with you and Grandpa, swimming and having family dinners, my mom loved you so much as did we all, you will forever be in our hearts, until we meet again! You will be missed and loved! I wish you could have spent more time with Nate and to have met Danelle's precious son Nikolai! May you rest in peace Grandma!

Mollie & Russel (Burkett) Hodges

June 29, 2015

So sorry to hear about my cousin Betty. I always looked up to you, you were a beautiful women. Good cooks ran in our family! I pray for all you kids to be comforted at this time. Betty will truly be missed from our family the (Ladd) family. My mom Gertie Ladd Burkett loved you so much and loved talking to you and seeing you. As a kid I remember all the big family gatherings. Rest in peace sweet Betty! You will truly be missed.

Danelle (Moki) Covey

June 27, 2015

Life doesn't always play out the way you think it will, I spent so much time growing up with you Grandma. You will be missed, I wish that we had more opportunities to spend time with each other as adults. My mom truly loved you and will always love you. I pray that we all meet again one day in a much better place. God bless you!

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