Bette Barrett

November 27, 1929 - March 27, 2003

Ralph and Bette Barrett of Lindsay, passed away, Thursday, March 27, 2003 at there home in Lindsay. Ralph, age 77, was born to Ralph Barrett, Sr. and Eola Maureen Bobo Barrett on July 1, 1925 in Okemah, OK. Bette, age 73, was born on November 27, 1929 at Cromwell, OK to Fred Ray Yadon and Mildred Effie Houtz Yadon. Ralph and Bette have been residents of Lindsay since 1963. He owned and operated Barrett Engine and Pump Company. Betty worked for Western and Warren before retirement. They were members of Calvary Baptist Church. Bette was an instrumental member of Beta Sigma during the time the Lindsay Hospital was established. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, a Baptist Training Union Teacher and emjoyed sewing, shopping, and loved poetry. Bette always enjoyed finding the beauty in things. Ralph enjoyed working, where he could socialize and make a difference. He liked to teach young people; read-especially in the area of history, and fish. Ralph and Bette enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and all their kids. Ralph and Bette are survived by their children: Lynn Barrett Davis and husband, Kent; Jay Barrett and wife, Derindia; Lisa Barrett Shawley and husband, Mark. Ralph s siblings Dorothy Lee Barrett Russ, of Santa Cruz, CA and Charles Ray Barrett of Tucson, AZ. Grandchildren: Sunny D Ann Davis, Allison Paige Davis. Elizabeth Kathryn Barrett, J. Brock Barrett, Aury Lang Barrett, Seth Danial Barrett, Sarah Nicole Gustafson, Jacob Matthew Shawley and Emma Grace Shawley. They are preceded in death by their parents, brothers Alan Barrett and Kenneth Ray Yadon. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Louise Montgomery and Rev. Lonnie Montgomery. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross. Memorial may be viewed online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with B.G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay.