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Betty Tobey Obituary
Betty Tobey, 50, of Reno, passed away at home, in her sleep, Monday, October 6th, 2014.
She was born December, 19th, 1963, in Reno, NV. Betty graduated from Reno High School in 1982, and received a B.S. in Business from the University of Nevada in 1988. She married Terrence Tobey in 1988, and they lived together in Reno, NV.
Betty was a partner and owner in a local family business, the Candy Barrel. She retired in 2012. Betty was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her family, friends and coworkers. She donated her time and money to many organizations.
Betty loved to play sports, travel, and make people laugh.
Betty is survived by her husband, Terrence Tobey; daughter, Jennifer Tobey; mother, Lois Pierson (companion Al Ferrand); sister, Mary Porter (Gary); brother, Kenny Pierson (Mary Catherine); nieces, Laurie and Kate; and nephews, Mike, Justin, Brandon, John and Pete.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in Betty's memory to the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno, NV 89502.
A service will be held on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 am at Walton's Funeral Home, 875 West Second St., Reno, followed by a Celebration of Life reception at 11:30 am at the Grill at Quail Corners.
Please visit www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com to leave a remembrance of Betty or a message for her family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Tobey
Holly Donham
October 3, 2020
I balanced Bettys checking account at the Candy store a couple of years. So much fun she was, a wonderful person
Julie Emrick
October 11, 2014
I had the honor and pleasure of grooming Betty's beautiful golden retrievers, Duke and Huck, for the past 5 years. I looked forward to seeing Betty and her furry boys every couple of months. She's such a happy and sweet person. Taken from us much too soon. You will be missed my friend. Keeping her family and friends in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sarah and Bob White
October 11, 2014
We will miss "Candy Store Betty". She was a delight to know. Our thoughts are with her family.
Angie Lageson (Smith)
October 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful person who will be truly missed. I am grateful for having spent some time with her at our 30th class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Becky squire
October 10, 2014
I met Betty while working for Dr. Myers. What a sweet person. Visited with her at the UNR basketball games. Prayers to her family.
October 10, 2014
I met Betty while working for Dr. Myers always a sweet kind person. Prayers to her family. So sorry.
Becky
Vassilios Titus
October 9, 2014
It is ironic our parents who went out socially as two couples after our mothers who both worked at Harrah's in the late 60's became friends[my parents Paula & Loris Titus]that the 2nd generation would meet at MGM-Grand Sierra and would work next door to each other 27 years.I remember Lois and Chuck Pierson from then and in later years Betty and her siblings at various Greek holiday affairs and dances.My mother helped introduce this family to these joys and this helped keep the bonds of friendship going.At the hotel I would frequently see Betty's smiling face[no cliche,she was a pleasant neighbor].Many of us who worked there for decades were connected by this bond.Clearly she was too young to leave us.I last saw her in the supermarket last July with sister Mary and we had a wonderful visit 10-15 minutes long not knowing it would be our last.Rest in Peace
Hollyy Donham
October 9, 2014
Needless to say I was so shocked by Betty's death. I worked for Betty for years at the Candy Barrel balancing her checking account. She was such a wonderful person, cheerful, always a smile. She was so proud of her beautiful daughter. Betty will be missed her family meant everything to her and my heart goes out to her mom, and her siblings. Rest In Peace Betty
tracy sanders
October 9, 2014
you were always a light at the end of my day! it was a pleasure having you and jenny mae in my life, i will remember you always
Bernadette Dawn Ralston
October 9, 2014
To a great friend u will b missed.My prayers go out to her family
Yvette Harding. (Dendary)
October 9, 2014
Our many journeys together will never be forgotten. Your beautiful smile and never ending laughter will remain in my heart forever. I am so blessed my family was able to have you in their life. You showed my daughter so many wonderful attributes. We will miss you so much. God bless you and your family. Love you always.
Love,
The Harding's
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