Betty Jane Renstrom was called from this life on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, with her son by her side. She attained the age of 92 years, seven months, and 30 days.
In honoring Mom’s wishes and with COVID19, a private service will be held for immediate family. A recorded video webcast of Betty’s service will be available the following day on her memorial page at www.EricksonSmithFH.com. Betty will be laid to rest next to Harland at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake. Please visit www.EricksonSmithFH.com to share a memory or word of comfort with Betty’s family.



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