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Elizabeth "Betty" Reed Groth
May 29th, 1947 - December 26th, 2025
May 29th, 1947 - December 26th, 2025
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Yachats resident, Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Reed Groth, 78, passed away from small intestine complications, Friday December 26, 2025 at the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon.
Betty was born May 29, 1947 to David E. & Susan ”Sujane” Janette (Crowder) Reed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Don Robert Groth on Saturday, June 13th, 1970 at the John Knox Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They had moved to Houston, Texas in 1973 where she began working at Conoco Phillips until retiring in January of 2001. While in The Woodlands, Texas she was a Youth Group Leader. Betty & Don moved to Portland, OR in June of 2001. She continued her education and received her Bachelor of Science, Magna cum laude from Portland State University in 2004. They then moved to Yachats, OR in 2008 and she was Clerk of Session and an elder at the Waldport Community Presbyterian Church. She also cooked in the Community Kitchen and taught youth and adult classes there. Then she moved to the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, volunteering in the Food Pantry, serving as Clerk of Session and playing piano. Betty enjoyed piano, choir, baking and genealogy.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Don Robert Groth of Yachats, OR; daughters and sons in-law, Stephanie Anne & Kirsten Pierce of Milwaukie, OR and Elizabeth Anne & Charles Redon of Salem, OR; grandchildren, Ari Leviathon Pierce of Portland, OR, Shaylon Mackenzie Hawkins of Eugene, OR and Bennett Charles Redon of Salem, OR; sister, Barbara Murphy of Largo, FL; brother, David E. Reed of Tonto Basin, AZ; nephews, Mark Vaughan of Madeira Beach, FL, Robert Vaughan of Seminole, FL and Jason Reed of El Paso, TX; and niece Sandy Star of Tonto Basin, AZ.
A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th St, Yachats, OR 97498. She was laid to rest at the Yachats Memorial Park.
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Jeanne Robinson
I met Betty when we both worked for the AEO group of Conoco. She was so much more than a dear friend. She was my sister. Not by birth. We chose each other. I will love and miss her for the rest of my life. Going to visit Betty and Don in Yachats was like going on a spiritual retreat. It is sad to know we will not be doing that again. My sincerest condolences to Don, Stephanie and Elizabeth, and the rest of her family. You are all in my prayers.
James Buchanan
Betty was a wonderfully kind and thoughtful work colleague for several years at Conoco in Houston. I appreciated her knowledgeable guidance and always benefited from her rich experience. We had many enjoyable conversations during our projects. She was a lovely and special person.
Gary and Pamela Sullivan
Betty was a lovely, charming, and very classy lady. Loved having the chance to meet her and see her and Don's lovely home. God bless her.
Janice Christ Stringer
Betty and I worked together at Conoco for many years in both the Woodlands and Houston. I am so sorry to hear that she has left us. Betty was such a calm, competent person amid the demands handled by our group. She and I had many talks over the years about kids and family, topics dear to both our hearts.. I’ve heard Betty’s voice in my head many times as I’ve tackled new projects, with the very good advice she gave me back in our working days. I once asked what the easiest way was to set up a new project I had and she answered “the way you know how”. That advice has served me well over the years. You are fondly remembered, Betty.
Mindy
My dear Betty! We went all through college together, taking many of the same classes in the Geographic Dept at Portland State. She became a good friend and the best study-partner i ever had. We were the curve :) graduating together in 2004 - both with high honors. I moved to Alaska and our friendship continued with my visits to Oregon, phone calls and emails. Miss Betty came to visit me at my homestead in Alaska with her grand daughter, and we shared some adventure, good meals and laughter. She holds a special place in my heart 💜 and knowing her made me a better human. My condolences to Don (thank you for calling 🙏) and her family. She will be missed. With love, Mindy Juliana
Alison Hilber
I was Betty’s Deacon for a few years and was always tickled by her smiles and excitement when greeting people. She made everyone happy. I got to see her a few weeks before her transition when she came to the choir concert rehearsal and sang every single sing with us. She was pure delight and love. She will be very much missed!! Alison Hilber
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