Betty Irish, 87, of Alliance, NE passed away November 22, 2023.
She was born in 1936 to parents Mathias and Elizabeth Fosher, joining brother Dann Fosher on their ranch in Manville, Wyoming. There she grew up riding horses and hunting. Betty attended Chadron State College where she met and married Ron Irish. They had three children, Craig, Beth and Kelly.
She was a member of the Alliance Women’s Club and was honored to model in the exclusive event “Fashion Flies to the Ranch” in 1963. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Betty was a 4-H leader and an accomplished tailor/seamstress, a master craftsman of woodworking and an award-winning artist of both painting and fiber mediums. It’s been said “Betty has more talent in her little finger than most people have in their entire body.” We agree!
She is survived by children Craig Irish (Deb), Beth Irish (Scott Mayer) and Kelly Donner (Rick). Her grandchildren, Dustin (Angyl), Kasey (Alex), Kelly (Brian), Kyla (Mark), Arielle, Kandice (Austin) and Kirby (Amanda) and her great-grandchildren, Malachai, Jaman, Kellan, Bryson, Sofia, Luca, NoraLuna, Holland and Nora Jo.
Thank you to special friends Rick & Vic Bolek, Sally Yeager, Rita & Pat Burri, Dr. Tim Narjes, his staff and Box Butte General Hospital.
Our mom had one bucket list item, to be “Nose to Cheek” with a horse again. This past summer, this was made possible with the help of our dear friends Rick & Vic Bolek and East Point Horspice. Betty not only got to snuggle up to a horse but was actually able to ride again.
As per Betty’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. Should any friends desire, contributions may be sent in memory of Betty Irish to East Point Horspice, 2511 E Point Acres, Alliance, NE 69301.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.