Born: Wednesday Jan-06-1937
Died: Saturday Apr-20-2024
Funeral: Friday May-03-2024

Morrison Funeral Home
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188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Betty Belle Loveland (McBeth) passed away on April 20, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born in Pocatello in 1937 to Henry and Clorah Kimbell. Growing up during the Great Depression and World War II, she instilled in her family a sense of sacrifice and the importance of hard work. Her baby sister, Ginger, joined the family in 1954. Betty grew up in Pocatello, graduated from Pocatello High School, and, after meeting and marrying Idaho State College pharmacy student Kenneth McBeth, moved to Rupert, Idaho, in 1957, where Ken had taken a job as a pharmacist. She resided in Rupert until the final weeks of her life. Ken and Betty raised two children, Sandy and Mark, in the community she loved and was proud of. She frequently bragged about her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids until the very end of her life. The central focus of her life was her family, her cats and dogs, her home, her neighbors, and her community. She adored houseplants, meticulously tended flower gardens, trees, and her yard, but it was her family that meant everything to her. Her grandkids and great-grandkids affectionately called her Nanny Goat. Ken passed away in 1986, and she remarried Dale Loveland in 1988. Through Ken's illness and death, she was the one who kept the family together, maintaining normalcy and guiding everyone forward, for which her entire family is tremendously grateful. Both Sandy and Mark attended college because of their mother's insistence on furthering their education. Mark, in particular, acknowledges her unwavering insistence and determination to ensure that he attended college. She worked as a teacher's aide at Heyburn Elementary School from 1976 until her retirement in 2001. Over the years, her former students reached out to her and her family, expressing gratitude for her dedication to their education and the positive influence she had on their lives. The loss of her beloved daughter and best friend, Sandy, in 2013 was devastating, but Betty persevered for the sake of her remaining family, as she had always done. In her final years, she cherished weekly visits from her sister Ginger, her son Mark, and daughter-in-law Lisa. To her last days, she remained devoted to returning to the home and community that she so loved. She is survived by her son, Mark (Lisa) McBeth of Pocatello; her sister, Ginger Summers of Pocatello; her three grandsons based in the Boise Valley: Sean (Jordyn) Tominaga, Jason Tominaga, and Layne (Jason McBride) Tominaga; and five great-grandchildren: Ryder, Huddy, Mya, Maci, and Jase. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Tominaga, her first husband, Kenneth McBeth, and her second husband, Dale Loveland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Minidoka Senior Center, 702 11th Street, Rupert, Idaho 83350. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 3 at 11:00 am at the Paul Cemetery.

CONDOLENCES:

I have always felt blessed for the opportunity. It was for me to work with Betty my whole career at Heyburn Elementary School. She always set such a great example for everyone. . Betty was always pleasant and cared personally about faculty, students, and others she met. She was truly a special lady and friend.  Prayers for her family...Donna Burch

Met her many years ago mostly at conners cafe; her and her husband were such nice folks. Enjoyed visiting with them. Roger Graham

t was a pleasure working with Betty at Heyburn Elementary. She was a bright ray of light that cheered up the day. She was loved by students and staff. What a great privilege to call her friend and coworker! Teresa Vargas

We both taught with Betty at Heyburn for years. She was loved by the entire staff there. We always considered Betty to be a special friend to both of us through her retirement from Heyburn and many years after. We will miss you, Betty! Steve & Marcia Lynch

Betty was such a good person. She always brought sunshine and a smile to the work place. I loved working with her and cherish the friendship we shared. Ronda (Tolman) Searle

It was an absolute blessing to have Betty on staff at Heyburn Elementary School. She was a role model for all of us. Betty exemplified what it means to work hard, love kids, support colleagues, and be a caring friend. Her positive influence at school made such a difference to all who worked with her! Greg Lowe

It was an honor to have Betty work along side me for the years I taught at Heyburn. She truly was a ray of sunshine each and every time she walked into my classroom. Betty had such a beautiful touch with children and adults alike. Her professionalism and adeptness in the classroom impacted each of us positively in one way or another. I remember telling her if I passed away, that I wanted to come back as one of her pets— because she truly treated them like kings and queens. She was one of a kind and an extremely special woman. God bless you Betty, enjoy heaven. Lori Kerbs

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful remarks about my mother. She loved teaching at Heyburn Elementary School and missed all of you. She often said that she wished that she was still working at Heyburn School. Your remarks have made the last few days more bearable. Thank you. Mark McBeth

We want to offer our most sincere condolences to Betty's family. We enjoyed our visits with Betty & Dale. Betty has always been a kind person, a pleasure to talk to. Ralph & Linda Hansen

Thank you all for the sweet things you shared about my Sister. She LOVED teaching kids and she adored the people she worked with at Heyburn. So many people in the community loved her. I know she was an angel sent to Earth to take care of people ( especially little ones) and animals of all kinds. Bless all of you. Ginger Summers