Betty Lou "Schmidt" Goodman

Betty Lou "Schmidt" Goodman, cherished Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Friend, passed away suddenly June 20, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Born in Hazelton North Dakota, February 20, 1935 to Emma! Ted Schmidt. She was the big sister to Bernice & Richard ("Butch") all three were constantly playing shenanigans on each other thin whole lives but held a close bond. She & Bernice loved spending time together shopping (actually gambling) and the sisters kept a watchful eye on Richard.

Mom& Dad were married in Columbus, MT on Jure 23, 1956 and bult our family with loyalty and LOVE. She was most proud of her roll as our Mother, and family was vey important to her. She never missed an event as her children were growing up, and that continued for her grandchildren. She loved the simple things

in life like scorekeeping for baseball, supporting youth, butterflies, and the color purple. Bowling was also a joy for Mom, where many lifelong friendships were made. She loved going camping and fishing and always kept the campfire burning. She looked forward to every celebration we could be together. Be it a BBQ, dinner, family reunions or Butterball soup on Christmas Eve. One of her favorte sayings was "Everything is just fine!"

Survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 69 years, son Randy, daughter Cindy (Ron) Staley, 4 grand children, six great grandchildren, brother Richard Schmidt and sister-in-Law Caroline Lenhardt, as well as her nieces & nephews who were very important her.

Proceeded in death by parents, Emma & Ted Schmidt, and Sister and brother-in-law Bernice & Sam Sparr.

Cremation has taken place and a small family gathering at a later date were her wishes.

We all will miss her smile and giggle.

We Love You Mom!!