Betty Jane Bracht
Betty Jane Bracht passed away peacefully on the morning of August 6, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born in Salem, Nebraska to William and Mary Resch, along with five brothers and five sisters. As a young woman, she moved to Chicago and then to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia with her new husband, Henry Bracht who worked for the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) for over 20 years. The family moved back to the States in 1969, choosing to make Tucson their home, and Betty immediately became a Wildcat fan for life. She was known for her beautiful smile and easygoing demeanor, along with a strong faith and generous personality. Preceded in death by her son, Gregory in 1992; her husband of 56 years, Henry in 2008, and her daughter, Diane in 2014. She is survived by her son, Michael (Leah); and daughter, Mary Hartigan (John); along with grandchildren, Michael and Allison Patton; and step-grandchildren, Sara, Sean, Johnny, Meghan and Matthew, as well as great-grandchildren, Camron and Jayden. A private celebration of her life will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Betty's name to St. Vincent de Paul. Arrangements by Desert Rose Heather.