Thief River Falls – Betty Elaine Harder, 81, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully at the Thief River Care Center on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
On May 22, 1942, Betty was born in Thief River Falls, to Paul and Alma (Raasch) Siebert. She attended school in Goodridge, graduating in 1961.
Following school, Betty was united in marriage to Harold Harder on October 12, 1963, in Thief River Falls. Together, they made their home and farmed in Silverton Township, east of Thief River Falls, raising beef cattle and small grains. Betty became a resident of the Thief River Care Center in 2018.
Betty worked at Arctic Cat for over 35 years.
Betty loved anything to do with Avon – collecting all of their dishware, jewelry, etc. She enjoyed an occasional trip with friends and family. Betty enjoyed spending time in the Goodridge community attending various events.
Betty was a compassionate, loving, and caring person who put others before herself. She always made time for her nieces and nephews and never forgot a birthday or special occasion.
Betty was a longtime member of Silverton Lutheran Church.
Betty is survived by her brother-in-law, Stanley Panek Jr., Goodridge; sister-in-law, Donna Siebert; several nephews and nieces, and friends.
She is preceded in death by husband, Harold Harder; brothers, Raymond (Janice) Siebert, Kenny Siebert, Harold (Jeanette) Siebert, and Gordon Siebert; sisters, Doris (Raymond) Dalton, Arlene Panek; one infant sister; and two infant brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Thief River Falls, with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, and one hour before the service at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Thief River Falls.
Burial will be at Silverton Cemetery, Pennington County, rural Thief River Falls.
May God bless her memory.
Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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