Betty J. Divers passed away March 5, 2026, in Cedar City, Utah. She was 98 years old and lived a long, full life. Betty was born May 5, 1927, in Los Angeles, California, to Cecil O. Moore and Goldie J. Moore. She grew up and went to school in Wilmington, CA. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill V. Divers on October 1, 1944. They were married for 62 years before his death in 2006.
Betty enjoyed the outdoors all her life. As an adult she liked searching for rocks and arrowheads and hiking the hills of Southern Utah. She and Dad also spent wonderful times at Lake Powell on the houseboat they shared with several friends. Betty loved camping, fishing, and deer hunting. Often, she was called upon to be the camp cook for the group they were hunting with. She was a great cook and canned and bottled the fruits and vegetables from her garden. She also bottled the fish and venison they brought home. They lived in Summit, Utah for several years and made many lifelong friends before moving to Cedar City.
Some of her hobbies included crocheting and solving crossword puzzles. She made beautiful Afghans which she gifted to family and friends. Often, Bill and/ or her daughter would “help” her with the New York Times Sunday crossword.
Betty is survived by her children, Cathy Ewert and husband Russell of Cedar City, Jerry Divers and wife Terri of Kingman, Arizona, and Richard “Rick” Divers and wife Susan of Salt Lake City, Utah, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, and a cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband, 1 grandson and 1 great grandson.
Her family expresses grateful thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Stonehenge Assisted Living where she lived for the past year and a half. She made several friends while there and loved playing Bingo.
There will be no viewing per her request, but a Celebration of Life will be held later. Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be shared on the website www.mortuary.org.