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Betty Twitchell Obituary
Betty Jean Twitchell (née Koskie), a deeply loved mother, grandmother, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at her home in Nampa, Idaho, just four days shy of her 94th birthday.
Betty was born on October 28, 1931, in McCall, Idaho, to Ray and Elsie Koskie. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Boise Junior College and dedicated her early career to teaching. She later became a successful business owner, co-managing a thriving business in Salt Lake City, Utah, alongside her beloved husband, LaForrest, for 26 years.
A woman of strong will and deep compassion, Betty was known for her caring and empathetic spirit and her unwavering commitment to her family. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and dedicated countless hours to humanitarian work in multiple countries, embodying a spirit of selfless giving. Betty spent 29 years as a "snowbird" in Mexico, 15 of those years with LaForrest before his passing.
Betty found joy in many passions, including playing the piano, gardening, knitting, and traveling. She also cherished weekly domino games with family and friends. Her home was the center of frequent, large family gatherings, where her famous sourdough waffles were a highly anticipated staple that will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Elsie Koskie, her husband, LaForrest Twitchell, her brother Edward Koskie, and her grandson Tyler Romney.
Betty is survived by her children: Shawn Twitchell, Michael Twitchell, Jennifer Pedrali, and Kerry Gonzales.
Her legacy of love is carried on by her son Shawn Twitchell and beloved daughter-in-law Vickie Twitchell, sister Marilee Downer Uren, her grandchildren: Ian Twitchell, Corie Loya, Samantha Thomas, and Hilary Sandy; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, and two nieces.
A private family service and burial will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alsip Funeral Home in Nampa, with graveside services at The Finnish Cemetery in McCall, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to your local animal shelter in Betty's memory.
If we are to be judged, we will be judged by how much we were loved... and Betty was very much loved by everyone she touched.
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