Betty Hernandez

Betty Burland Hernandez was born in 1945 in St. Ignatius, MT to Frank and Olivine Burland. She was the 5th of 8 children. Betty married right out of high school, Betty raised her three children on her own. Betty was loved and respected by her congregation, community, family and past co-workers. Betty chose to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1975 and that choice along with the Bible education she received throughout her life contributed greatly to her joy, peace and hope. Betty moved to her home west of Polson in 1997 and resided there until her death. Betty worked for the tribe for many years. Her favorite job was her last one, she really appreciated Natalie and mentioned her many times. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Olivine Burland, her sister Barbara Mann, Brother Leroy Burland , and her Sister Janice Durant. She enjoyed the love and friendship with her remaining siblings. Her remaining siblings are: Sherrie Whiting, Marilyn Howell, Florence Gehring, Eugene Burland , and Tracy Burland. She also loved her nieces and nephews. Her home was filled with photos of all of them. Betty especially loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her daughter Ramona Thomas, son in law Joe, with grandsons Spencer & Logan with their spouses Lisa, and Rachel, their children, her great grand children Gwen, Neko, Remi. Her son Tony, his daughter( her grand daughter) Stephanie , great grand child Everlee. Son Kevin Hernandez , Spouse Amber , and grandson Chandler. Late in Bettys life she found out she had Lupus which contributed greatly to her poor health. She was laid to rest in July 2026 at the hospital in Kalispell, MT with her daughter, her son-in-law, grandsons and there families by her side. She was known for being a very responsible person who took anything she was responsible seriously. Betty loved God, His creation and her future hope of being healthy and happy with her family.