Raymond E. Bettinger

Raymond E. Bettinger 87, of Golden, passed away on November 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann and youngest son, Timothy. Survived by daughter Barbara Ann: sons Gregory(Joanne), David(Marilyn), Raymond Jr.(Pat), Thomas(Karen); grandchildren Amber(Rob), Crystal(Doug), Emmy, Ashley, Tyler, Kelly(Jeff), April, Scott(Carrie): great grandchildren Amanda, Brittney, Mathew, Riley, Ryan; and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond (Bud) was born in Englewood, CO. He was the oldest son of 10 kids from parents Peter and Anna Bettinger. His siblings were Mary Ann, Rosaline, Lucille, Irene, Patricia, Walter, Donna, Ronald and Robert.

His family moved to Golden CO where he attended High School. He joined the Army Air Corp. at the end of World War II. He worked for Adolph Coors Company for over 30 years.

Raymond met his wife Mary Ann at a square dance at Souderstraum's Dance Hall in Denver. They loved dancing at other venues such as the Denver Dancing Academy, Rockrest, Fenders and various VFW dances. Ray (aka "Bud") was a "Super Dad" raising 6-kids.

He loved Colorado, taking many camping, hunting and hiking trips to the mountains. Most of all he loved his family and family functions.

Viewing is Friday November 22 from 5pm to 6pm followed by a Rosary at 6pm at Olinger Woods Chapel, 1100 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO.

Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 23, at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 969 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO. Interment will be at Mr. Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, CO.