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Official Obituary of

Betty Jane Gillespie

March 31, 1924 ~ August 8, 2020 (age 96) 96 Years Old

Betty Gillespie Obituary

Betty Jane Gillespie, 96 of Baxter and formerly of Staples died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her home in Northern Lakes Assisted Living, Baxter. She was born March 31, 1924 in Staples to Elmer and Selma (Swanson) Grant. She attended Staple Schools before moving to the Twin Cities and then to California. Betty was united in marriage to Edward B. Gillespie on August 8, 1951 in Sisseton, South Dakota. After many years of work, she retired as a Comptroller for McDonnell Douglas Aerospace /Boeing Company. In 2000 she moved back to Staples and then to Baxter. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed needlepoint.

Betty is survived by her brother LeRoy Grant, sister Priscilla Gillespie, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers and sisters.

In honoring Betty’s wishes there will be no services at this time. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Aitkin. To leave a message of condolence please go to www.srtfuneral.com

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