Bette Ranae Blaisure, one of the most beautiful, loving souls to ever walk this earth, joined her eternal sweetheart in heaven Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, her 82nd birthday. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Jan. 28, 1940, in the Scott family cabin on the ranch in Greenville, Beaver, Utah, to Joseph Russell Scott and Elizabeth Lillis Winn. She was the fourth of six children.
Some of her early years were spent on the ranch. She had many fond memories there. The family moved to TEAD Park later in her youth and then to Tooele.
She attended school at TEAD Park and Tooele. In her later years, she attended paralegal school in California.
She had a deep and abiding love for her family and friends. Each one held a special place in her heart. She was a very hard worker, constantly serving her fellowman. She was a beautiful example of Christlike love and service.
She had many gifts and talents. She had the gift of laughter and brought joy and happiness to so many. She owned her own dance studio, catering business, janitorial business and quilting and embroidery business. She worked at Smith’s, the Quality Inn/Ramada Inn and the State of Utah until her retirement. She also served as a Tooele County election worker for many years.
She loved spending time with her family. Spending time in the mountains with her family was a favorite. She loved tradition and had some special ones. She made gingerbread houses each year for her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends — many times making over 100 of them with her niece Sandy. She also held an annual Easter egg hunt and made sure that all who attended went home with baskets overflowing with treats. She loved going to cut Christmas trees with her son Travis. He always picked out a special one for her and that brought her much joy. Christmas was her favorite holiday.
She married Ronald (Ron) Warr and they had five children together. They were later divorced. She married Lawrence (Larry) L. Blaisure in March of 1977, and they made their home for many years in California. They later moved to the Benson Grist Mill in Stansbury Park to be the first tour guides there. They lived there until Larry died a short time later. She then moved to Grantsville.
RaNae is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings throughout the years and enjoyed each one. One of her favorite callings was serving as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple where she served for eight years. That was a very special time for her.
She is survived by her sisters Lillis Jo (Merlin) Warr, Claudia Phillips; her children Tammy Wright, Marvin Warr, Travis (Jill) Warr, Shereen (Darren) Brown, Robert Blaisure, David Blaisure, Jeff Blaisure and their families. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; in-laws Lloyd Blaisure and Edith Malaney; sister Helen; brothers Keith and Udell (Jerry); sons Scott Warr and Larry Blaisure; son-in-law DLynn Wright; nephews Ricky Warr, David Scott, Greg Scott, and Gary Roten; and ex-husband Ron Warr.
Our family would like to thank Beehive Homes of Tooele, for the loving, compassionate care given to Mom throughout the past year. A very special thank you to Brijette and Jason, and to Lisa for your loving, compassionate care of Mom. We would also like to thank Kyle and those at Canyon Home Health, Nick at Tender Care and Dr. Abarca and staff for your loving care throughout the years. A special thank you to Brittany for your loving care and to Jeff and Tina and family, and Jordan and Rafe for your loving care of Grandma when she so needed you.
Funeral services will be held, under the direction of Didericksen Memorial, Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 81 Church St., Grantsville, Utah. A viewing will be held at the same location, Thursday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery. The service will also be streamed.
The true test of life is to see if we will endure to the end. Mom, you not only endured to the end, but along the way you showed us what unconditional love is. You showed us charity and what it looks and feels like. You showed us the path to our Savior Jesus Christ. We love you Mom. Moments make memories and you left us with treasures. Until we meet again, may you dance in heaven and may you enjoy the beautiful peace you so deserve.