Betty M. Nicol Cuthbert THIOT

1924 - 2022

Went to be with Jesus of natural causes at the age of 97 on August 9, 2022. She was born in November

15, 1924 in Anaconda, Montana to Harold A. Nicol and Mary L. Shults Nicol.

The family moved to Missoula, Montana in 1935. Betty was active in High School Band and Orchestra, playing her cornet and was a member of Rainbow Girls, bugled taps at Campfire Camp for 10 years and

also, for burial services for World War II boys. She graduated from MSU (now U of M) in 1946 where

she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She met and married the love of her life, Jack F Cuthbert, on June 1, 1946. Jack was former MSU student body president and present manager of the MSU Student Cafeteria. To Jack's delight, they had 4 daughters. She was a busy stay-at-home Mom, but always available for her girls. They loved to

entertain family and friends, float their 8-man raft in Montana rivers, and fish. Always made extra income from doing projects for MSU and filled Stamp Machines around town.

The family moved to Spokane Valley, WA in 1960. Betty was in Campfire for 22 years (leader for at least, 2 years for each daughter). Active in Tri Delta Alum, DD.PEO played in 2 bridge clubs, and was secretary for Jack, in his Mutual Funds business. She had a hand printing machine, that she printed foil names on napkins and cards. Betty loved animals and it was normal to see a rabbit hopping through their home or a small alligator in one of many aquariums. Often you would find them entertaining in their boat, skiing, and fishing on lakes in the area. They bought a condo in New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 1970.

Betty's Jack went to be with Jesus on May 14, 1978. She continued to winter in Florida with her Mother Mary and friends. She added ordering Wedding Invitations to her little printing business.

On February 28, 1984, she married longtime business and family friend Charles H Thiot. He was originally from Florida, so they enjoyed times with many family members, and his 2 homes in Key Largo and Punta Gorda. They always laughed while entertaining and fishing the Atlantic Ocean and waterways. Charlie passed on March 11, 2005.

Betty moved into Broadway Court Estates Retirement home in Spokane Valley, WA where she lived for 17 years. Became involved in all their activities, church, crafts, swimming, playing hand and foot cards, and many fun trips. Crocheted hundreds of hats for the YMCA and newborns at local hospitals. Made quilts for each grandchild and jackets with fabric designs. How many of you received one or more of her "fabric on paper" cards, maybe $1 within? Huge Gonzaga fan and still active in PEO making so many new forever friends.

Blessed to travel from Greece to Australia with hundreds of stops in between, making more friends. She loved the Lord and being with her family grew to 41 and was her joy. She sent out "74 years of Christmas photo letters" to the family and friends she loved, which left a wonderful family history.

In her last six months, she lived at "At Home Now". And like always before, made new friends with the owners and caregivers. They loved her and cried with us on her passing.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, 2 brothers, 2 sisters-in-law, and 1 brother-in-law. Survived by 4 daughters, Connie (Cary) Powers, Carol (Dave) Sather, Cathy (Doug) Bruce, Cindy (Tony) Elenburg, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Pall Bears Andy Sather, Ryan Sather, Taylor Elenburg, Jim D'Agostino, Scott Goodwin, and Gabe Smith.

Burial August 18, 2022, 12:30 PM at Pines Cemetery, 16th, and Pines, behind Mausoleum south side. Celebration of Life at 1:30 PM for refreshments at Darcy's Restaurant West entrance at University City Mall, University and Sprague. Come to share memories and videos of Betty. Donations to your favorite charity.