Betty Jane Officer - Gray

Our dear mother, Betty Jane Officer-Gray, passed away peacefully at her home in Grants Pass on January 15, 2024 at the tender age of 98 years. She was a wonderful mother, friend, and teacher to all of those who knew her. Betty attended Izee elementary school, Grant Union High School, served Grant County in the Rainbow Organization, and was the rodeo queen for the Grant County Fair in 1941. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at OSU and later moved to Portland, Oregon where she became an elementary school teacher for the Portland School district.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John R. Gray: her parents Joseph and Iva Officer; her brother, Wade Officer; and nephew, Dellus Officer.

Betty is survived by her brother, Gene Officer; her four children, John H. Gray, Kelly Sue Christie, Judith A. Hotvedt, and Jane M. Gray; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

To honor Betty’s memory, the family is holding a celebration of life ceremony at the Canyon City Cemetery family plot on May 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Following the service, a gathering will be held at The Outpost at 3:00 pm.