Betty Fogarty, 84, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019 after a battle with cancer.
As to her wishes, there will be a private service.
Betty was born on August 27, 1934 in Rochester, Minnesota to Gerald and Eunice Ryan. Betty was a longtime resident of Clayton for almost sixty years. She worked at Union County Agency for 16 years. In 1987, she worked at Clayton Junior High school until retirement in 2006, then went on to be a substitute teacher for Clayton Public Schools. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Michael Ryan Fogarty, in 1984 and daughter, Peggy Ann Fogarty, in 1998. She was a beloved friend who will be sincerely missed by those whom she would stop to say hello to or share the latest news with.
SURVIVORS:
2 DAUGHTERS: Patricia Kirk and her husband Alan and Michelle Gurule and her husband Adolph.
And her much loved family, Colleen (Corky) and Julian Gutierrez.
Her greatest joy were her grandkids: Alex (Rachael) and Erin Kirk, Victoria (Chris) Standley, Meigan (Jose) Molina, Mishawn (Brendan Bohan) Morales, Adam (Beth) Gurule, Michael Morales, Dustin (Mikka) Gutierrez, Nicole (Bryan) Shores, Bo (Danielle) Gutierrez, John David (Krystal) Gutierrez and Samantha (Bill) Stotts.
She treasured most her great-grandkids: Jordan, Charlotte, Beau, Willa, Mikalee, Dillon, Samantha, Javen, Nic, Chase, Ana, Mario, Lance, Sean, C.J., Ethan, Luke, Aeson, and Aizlee.
If desired, friends and family may make a memorial donation to the Alex Kirk Foundation in memory of Betty Fogarty at http://www.alexkirkfoundation.com . This was Betty’s favorite charity and closest to her heart.
The family would like to express our thanks to the Clayton Nursing and Rehab staff for their wonderful help and care they provided. A special thanks to Melissa DeHerrera for her kind words and continued support during this difficult time. Thank you also to the Hass Funeral Home for their guidance during this challenging time.
