Betty Jean (Benthin) Lankford

Betty J. Lankford, of Echo, and a longtime Heppner, Oregon resident was born on July 20, 1934 in Watertown, South Dakota to parents, Edwin and Bertha Hansen Benthin. She died on September 9, 2016 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 82 years. She was raised in Oregon, graduating from high school in North Powder, Oregon in 1953. Betty was united in marriage to Bobby Dale Lankford on January 1, 1955 in Pendleton, Oregon. They lived in Pilot Rock, Oregon until 1972 and then moved to Heppner, Oregon in 1975. She lived in Heppner, Oregon until moving to Echo, Oregon in 2011 where she has lived since. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and supporting her grandchildren in their activities and sports.

She is survived by her son: Steve Lankford, Lexington, OR; daughters: Lyn Rose, Pendleton, OR, Brenda Worden, Heppner, OR and Kristi Moffit, Echo, OR; brother: Eddie Benthin, Pendleton, OR; sisters: Dorothy Burton, Pendleton, OR, and Patty Smith, Vancouver, WA; sister-in-law: June “Gayle” Benthin, Pilot Rock, OR; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a brother: Kenneth Benthin.   

A celebration of life gathering to share memories of Betty and how she touched your life will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. at Abby’s Pizza 828 South Gate, Pendleton, OR 97801.

A private family burial will be at the Pilot Rock Cemetery, Pilot Rock, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Betty’s memory to Alzheimer’s Research. 

Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

 Service Information