Betty Jean Spackman

Betty was born in Los Angeles California to Eva and James Musgrove and passed away peacefully under excellent care in the Christurean's home with Providence Elderplace.

Betty was the office manager for L and H Lumber company in Sutherlin Oregon where she succumbed to the charms of Jim Spackman, who often came in on business and they were married May 8th, 1954. They began their journey in Sutherlin Oregon. Betty and Jim built a unique 4000 square foot home together on 121 acres near the North Umpqua River in Roseburg.

The most important part of her life was family. She worked, raised a family and took care of her mother in her home until her mother passed away. Betty was purposeful in providing for her children the things she did not have when she was growing up. She planned and worked to keep get-togethers celebrations and vacations a family affair. She invested in many beach stays, trips to Hawaii, Disneyworld and resort settings for the family to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Bookkeeping and tax consulting was a perfect career choice for Betty because she enjoyed helping company's and individual's get their records and taxes in order. Betty was a partner in Betty & Ruth's bookkeeping service in Sutherlin Oregon for over 30 years. She was working as a tax consultant until 2008.

Betty's favorite things in life besides work and vacations was anything orange, she had an orange bedroom, kitchen, clothes, and jewelry. She loved reading, and especially loved being around family and eating out.

Betty is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Musgrove, and her parents. She is survived by her husband James and four children in Oregon, Teresa Brown, Springfield, Bob Spackman, Alfalfa, David Spackman, Vernonia, Jeff Spackman, Portland, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Betty was special, she will be remembered for her kindness. She was generous to her children, grandchildren, friends and many charities. She always tried to do her best. She will remain in our hearts now and forever.

A memorial service will be held at Providence Elderplace at 17727 E. Burnside Street, Gresham, Oregon on Tuesday, August 30th at 2:30 p.m.