Betty Arlene Smyle

Betty Arlene Smyle went to be with the Lord Sunday November 3, 2024. 

Betty was born to Clint and Freda Driscoll on December 1, 1939, in Ogden, Utah. She was the youngest of 6 children and the only daughter. 

Betty was married to Chuck Frey in 1957. They had 2 children. They later divorced. She met and married Pete Smyle in 1993. 

They were married until the time of his death in March 2023. 

Because Chuck was in the Air Force and Pete did construction Betty got to travel and live in numerous places in her life but since she was raised in Hotchkiss, CO she always called Hotchkiss home. 

One of her greatest joys was spending time with family and friends. She loved working in her sister-in-law ‘s flower shop and designing flower arrangements. She enjoyed crafting and decorating her home. Pete and she loved to gamble while living in Nevada. 

Betty is survived by her daughter Bonnie (Mike) Steely of Montrose, Co, son Billy (Theresa) Frey of Crescent Valley, NV, three stepchildren Brian (Naomi) Smyle of Bowman, ND, Lisa (Howard) Rice of Burlington, ND, Kyla Wolford of Bismarck, ND and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

There will be a small family gathering at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff at Montage Creek and Hope West Hospice for the amazing care she received.