Bettie Fitzpatrick, 96, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on October 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 11, 2021 at Sioux Falls Church of Christ. Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday, October 10, 2021 with Prayer Service at 4:00 PM at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Family requests no flowers.

Bettie Jean Bartling was born on July 26, 1925 in Madison, SD to Fred and Rebecca (Smith) Bartling. She attended Madison public schools, and graduated from Madison's Beadle High School in 1942. Bettie was engaged to James J. Fitzpatrick in December 1943. The couple was married on December 26, 1944 in Madison.

Bettie and her new husband "Jim" farmed for a short time near Tea, SD before moving to Canton, SD, where they lived near Bettie's family. In 1954, this young family moved to Sioux Falls, SD where Bettie lived for the remainder of her life.

Bettie served in many roles: as a Boy Scout Leader, a Little League cheerleading mom, co-chairman of the March of Dimes Mothers' March fundraisers, a chauffeur, a caretaker, a card player, a bowler, a good neighbor, a premier chief, homemade nurse, and an all-time, all-American mom-grandma-great-grandma, great-great-grandma.

Bettie loved dancing with her beloved Jim, country and gospel music, feeding company, cheering her family in sporting activities, Bible Studies, dogs, jigsaw puzzles, and caramel candy. Most of all, Bettie loved her family and spending time with each one.

Grateful for having Bettie in their lives are her children, Michael Fitzpatrick Sr., Patricia Fitzpatrick, and Rick (Mary) Fitzpatrick all of Sioux Falls. Bettie was blessed with seven grandchildren, Cindy (Tim) Tennessen of Lyons, SD, Michael (Julie) Fitzpatrick Jr. of Sioux Falls, Heather (Ryan) Loehr of Hartford, SD, Virginia (Greg) Ochsner of Sioux Falls, James (Natalie) Fitzpatrick of San Diego, CA, Melanie (Jay) Mills of Brandon, SD, and Joe (Michele) Fitzpatrick of Chaska, MN. Also holding a huge piece of Bettie's heart are 17 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Bettie will also be lovingly remembered by niece, Linda Hill; nephews, Fred Bartling, Doug Bartling, Tim Bartling, and a host of special friends.

Bettie was preceded in death by her loving husband, James (February 2, 1996); infant daughter, Rebecca Marie; great-grandson, Jeremiah Tennessen; parents, Fred and Rebecca Bartling; In-Laws, James and Irma Fitzpatrick; brothers, Lawrence Bartling, Gordon Bartling, Donald Bartling; and sister, Peggy Feagans.

- George Boom Funeral Home