Betty Jane Blinde
May 10, 1925 - January 28, 2016
Betty Jane Blinde was born on May 10, 1925 in Stillwater, OK to Paul and Etta Johnson. She passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, CA on January 28, 2016. In her early childhood, her family moved to Santa Barbara where Betty grew up. She attended local elementary schools and Catholic High. Betty worked as a sales clerk and bookkeeper at White House Clothing Store for many years. She enjoyed dancing, knitting, cooking, listening to music and spending time with friends. She also attended Our Lady of Sorrows, where she was an extraordinary minister. She later attended St. Raphael's Church with her daughter and family. Betty is survived by her son, Paul Brescia and daughter Vicky Williams. She leaves five grandchildren; Paul Williams, Judy (Williams) Klinger, Christy Brescia, Robert Williams, Gen Brescia; and seven great grandchildren. A rosary will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel at 450 Ward Drive in Goleta on Friday, February 5 at 7:00 pm/. A funeral mass will be held at St. Raphael's Church on Saturday, February 6 at 10:00am with graveside service following at Calvary Cemetery. Donations can be made to Sarah House.Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
Betty Jane Blinde was born on May 10, 1925 in Stillwater, OK to Paul and Etta Johnson. She passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, CA on January 28, 2016. In her early childhood, her family moved to Santa Barbara where Betty grew up. She attended... View Obituary & Service Information