Betty Jane Baltierra

May 23, 1936 - May 11, 2015

BETTY JANE BALTIERRA peacefully passed away at home, in the presence of loved ones, on May 11, 2015, from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 23, 1936 to Arvine and Elizabeth Croy. In 1962, with her young daughter, Rhonda, Betty moved to Chicago to work for Formfit Rogers. In 1968, she and Rhonda moved to Southern California where she worked for JC Penny’s and IHOP. From 1982-1986, she owned and operated a delicatessen, “B’s Deli”, in Claremont. She then worked at Claremont Cleaners, before moving to the High Desert in 1995. In 1996, she married the love of her life, Ruben Baltierra. Betty then worked at Amber Cleaners in Victorville until she retired from working in 2003. Betty was a member of Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church in Apple Valley and Catholic Daughters Court #2499. Betty is survived by her husband, Ruben Baltierra; daughter, Rhonda (Kendell) Hoyer; stepdaughter, Brenda (Larry) Erikson; stepson, Robert (Rochelle) Baltierra; stepson, Jerry (Roberta) Baltierra; stepdaughter, Yvette (Bryan) Larson; stepson, Michael (Michelle) Baltierra; stepdaughter, Mary Frances (Bobbi) Braden; and sister, Mary (Robert) Korp. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by a stillborn sister, Elizabeth Marie. Services will be held on May 19, 2015, at Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church in Apple Valley. Viewing will occur from 10:00 to 11:00 am, Rosary at 11:30 am, followed by mass. A reception will follow mass in the church hall. Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pomona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Inland Valley Hospice, 19167 Highway 18, Suite 6, Apple Valley, CA 92307.