Mrs. Betty Ann Barger

April 28, 1934 - February 12, 2021

Betty Ann Barger passed away Friday February 12, 2021 of natural causes at a local foster home in Ashland, Oregon. She was born April 28, 1934 in Wiggle Creek, Nebraska to James and Elsie Mowbray. In 1942 Betty and Elsie traveled from Nebraska to Medford, Oregon where her father had come in 1941, searching for work because of hardships on their family farm. Betty attended Roosevelt Grade School, McLoughlin Jr. High and Medford Senior High. She graduated in 1951. After graduation Betty went to work for Pacific Northwest Bell as a switch board operator. In 1952 Betty met Ken Barger of Ashland, Oregon and were married in 1953. They had three children. Betty worked for the Ashland School District from 1964 to 1975 and worked for the American Greeting Card Co. from 1975 to 2003. Betty retired to start travelling with her husband on Rain Dance Tours, traveling around the United States and Canada. They also spent time camping with the Good Sam Club they belonged to. Ken passed away in April 2015, shortly after celebrating their 62nd Anniversary. Betty is survived by her daughter Joanne Johnson (Scott) of Talent, son Kevin Barger of Ashland, grandson Karl Johnson (Samantha) of Medford, sister-in-law, Gladys Bass of Rogue River and brother-in-law, Marvin Barger of Richland, Washington. She was proceeded in death by son Kenneth Jr. and her parents. Private interment will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery due to Covid restrictions. The family has requested that any donations be made to a charity of your choice or to help a family member or friend.