Betty Walberg

Betty Mae Sliper was born May 16, 1926 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Halvor and Cora (Dubry) Sliper. She grew up in Alexandria where she graduated from Central High School. On April 22, 1945 Betty was united in marriage to George Walberg. The couple made their home in Nelson, MN for many years. In 1976 the couple moved to Garfield and in 1982 they moved to Alexandria. Betty worked as a cook at the Country Kitchen and then later at Toby's Hillside. In 1978 she went to work at Tom Thumb in Alexandria. After twenty years with Tom Thumb Betty retired in 1998. In 2000 George died and Betty remained in her home until moving to Osakis in 2005. Two years ago she became a resident at Community Memorial Home in Osakis. Betty has been a member of the Alexandria Covenant Church since 1953. She was active in the churches Ladies' Aid for many years. She was also an honorary member of the Galleon Auxiliary in Osakis and a member of TOPS. Betty was a Twins fan and Kirby Puckett was her all-time favorite player. Betty enjoyed spending time working crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She loved playing cards, especially Whist and Cribbage. Betty liked to bake and cook for her family; spending time with her children and grandchildren was very important to her; spoiling the grandchildren was something Betty did very well. On Friday, July 13, 2012 Betty died at the age of eighty-six years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; one brother, Bill Sliper; two grandsons, Rick Walberg and Greg Randall; and one son-in-law, Clayton Jern. Betty is survived by two sons, Wally Walberg and wife, Jean, of Ironton, MN and Bill Walberg and wife, J, of Elko, MN; three daughters, Jean Brown and husband, Alan, of Sauk Rapids, Joyce Jern of Alexandria and Kathie Randall of Osakis; grandchildren, Scott & Sara Walberg, Stephanie & Jay Eide, Susan & Mark Boyd, Julie Randall, Larry & Amy Randall, Wanda & Dustin DeFoe, Jason & Angie Jern, Kimberly Jern & Will, Jennifer Drussell & Bubba, Kim Brown, Justin & Yvonne Brown, Chris Walberg, Emily Walberg and Kelly Anderson; and twenty-four great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Alexandria Covenant Church. Reverend John LeVahn officiated and Cindy Orn provided music. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria. Casket bearers included Brittany Jern, Kayla Randall, Cody Drussell, Rick Walberg, Jr., Corey Snelson and Chris Walberg. Honorary casket bearers included all of Betty's grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.