Betty Ruth (Branch) Steed

Betty Ruth Steed
March 7, 1927 - July 28, 2014
Betty Ruth Steed (Branch), 87 of Aztec passed away Monday July 28th at home, surrounded by loved ones. Betty was born in Bonanza, Colorado to Robert and Blanche Branch and grew up in the San Luis Valley. On September 10, 1943, Betty married the love of her life, OT Steed and they celebrated 69 years of marriage, before his death in April 2013. Betty was known for her coconut cream and raisin pies that she always made for OT, as well as her buttermilk pancakes. Betty worked at Hacienda for 13 years, but was better known for being an amazing homemaker, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who set an example in her faith and conviction in what she believed in. Together they had 7 children: June Farson of NC; Jackie (Don) Weber of CO; Denny (Linda) Steed of CA; JoLyn (Gary) Adams of FL; Jill Lau of CO; Teddi Webb of Aztec; and Darrin (Kelly) Steed of Aztec. There are 22 grandkids, 43 great grandkids, and 9 great-great grandkids. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are Saturday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington. Betty services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.