In Loving Memory

Betty Jean Pimentel

5/5/2025

Gilbert-Memorial-Park

A Life Remembered

Obituary

A Life of Love, Dedication, and Grace – Betty Jean Pimentel

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Pimentel, a cherished soul who left this world surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Betty Jean, a beacon of kindness and strength, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and laughter.

She will be lovingly remembered for her boundless generosity, her infectious smile, and her ability to make everyone feel special. Betty Jean had a natural talent for playing sports and shared her passion for golf, pickleball, bocce ball, softball, cycling, clogging, and line dancing. She had an innate talent for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories, and her vibrant spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Betty shared her passion for music throughout her life. A former marching band saxophone player, she was the master of ceremony for monthly karaoke events. She organized an annual event at Sun City Anthem, Voices of Christmas, where admission was a toy for a child, distributed by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office to needy children throughout the county.

Betty was an early adapter to Sun City Anthem Theatrical Society (SCATS). She acted, danced and sang (especially parodies of well-known songs). She volunteered to organize our Veterans Day breakfast and directed other volunteers to feed the many Veterans and their families.

Betty Jean was personally touched by cancer and organized “We Walk for a Cure,” a robust event at Sun City Anthem that involved hundreds of residents and volunteers, as well as community leaders and commercial business support.

Betty Jean is survived by her loving family, her partner Kathleen Doherty, nieces Diana Pimentel-Burton and Denise Hall, nephew Todd Pimentel, and a plethora of friends. They mourn her loss along with seven great-nephews, one great-niece, and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends who will carry her memory as a source of inspiration and strength. Her legacy will continue to shine brightly through the lessons she imparted and the lives she enriched.

A celebration of Betty life will be held at Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Ballroom on June 22, 2025, at 2 PM, where family and friends will gather to honor her remarkable journey. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, reflecting Betty Jean’s lifelong passion for helping others.

She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace, Betty Jean. Your life was a gift to all who had the privilege of knowing you.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Service

Sunday, June 22, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Sun City Anthem At Merrill Ranch

In Memory

Moments to treasure

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Bonnie

She will be missed by many who knew her. She was bursting with welcoming smiles and a caring heart, and so much energy.

Tina Tomasiewicz

I loved this woman from the time I started working for her. I used to clean for her and I’ll tell you.. I’ll never look at a toothbrush the same way again after hearing her cleaning stories. She was tuff but such a SOFT soul inside and will be so missed. Rest in peace sweet Betty.

Jeff and Joan Carr

Such a wonderful and talented person who brighten all of our lives. May she rest in peace, and may you be comforted by all your loving memories, Kathleen. Hugs, Jeff and Joan.

Bruce Levin and Glenn Pitt

We met Betty and Kathleen on a trip down the Danube. There was an immediate connection and although we did not see each other many times since, we have always stayed in touch We will miss her messages and never got get her. We hope yo keep that connection with Kathleen We will never forget the huge RV parked in front of our house Love from Glenn and Bruce

Mary and Ferris Jennings

A beautiful memorial to a beautiful soul. Our hearts to go out to you, Kathleen, and to all those whose lives were touched by Betty’s energy and love.

Linda Serie

She was such a Lighted spirit and my very deepest sympathy on your loss

Carol Burk

We had fun times going up in the Hot Air Balloons in Albuquerque, New Mexico with ya’ll . She was one of the most loving people I have ever known. I am so sorry you have lost your companion of a life time. I know she is still singing up in heaven entertaining every one. I will miss her tremendously.

Debbie Darling

Wonderful tribute to Betty’s very giving and kind soul. Thinking of you Kathleen.

Sue Platt

Betty left her mark in so many ways in our Sun City Anthem community. She will be missed by so many different groups of people here who were privileged to have her in their lives. May she now rest in peace.

Bev and Rick Friesen

What a wonderful tribute to such a special beautiful person. We will miss Betty on our trips down to Arizona and are so grateful to have known her. Our thoughts are with you Kathleen

Jo Ann Plocinski

She will be missed, was always such a good and decent person

Ramon and Nelson

It is not length of her life, but depth of her life. Betty gave the world a reason to smile.

Judy Spears

Betty & I was cousins, I seen her the for the first time when my aunt & uncle picked my sister and I from the airport back in 1958, we was coming from Hawaii to Calif. we basically grew up together, I lived with them my senior year in high school we both graduated together from James Logan high school in 1962, we had great times together, we had a lot of family get togethers at my aunt & uncle’s house what great memories. I love you Betty I will always remember you forever my heart is so broken, its not goodbye its see you later quote from her brother Mel, Rest in love fly with the Angels & party with all of family members in Heaven, Aloha cuz Judy, love to Kathleen & to all of the family.

Cecile Saine, Jim Grab

We are so sorry to hear about Betty . We remember her wonderful gift for music and her kind generous friendship. We send love and support to you Kathleen.

Alice and Steve

Betty truly was a beacon to all who met her. Her ability to always “be there” for her friends was a talent not many have. Altho we never met any of her family members, in conversations, it was obvious she loved them all. We very much enjoyed getting together with Betty and Kathleen. She was a beautiful soul the world could certainly use more Betty’s. She will be in our hearts forever.

Judy Spears

Betty & I were first cousins, she was the first person I saw when I came from back in 1958, we went to high school together & graduated together from Logan High School in 1962. Many memories from all of the get together at my aunt & uncles home . Betty I will miss you, and the phone calls, even though we lived in different states we tried to keep in touch, my heart is just broken I will love you always Aloha cuz Judy till we meet again, like Mel said not goodbye, but see you later. My heart goes out to Kathleen❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cindy & Tom Svehla

Beautiful obituary of an extraordinary woman. She was an icon in this community. I loved her smile and lovingly spoken words. Funny and always made us smile. My condolences to Kathleen and family.

Susie Strohmyer & Vince Nuebel

Our hearts are broken learning of Betty’s passing. We’ll never forget her generosity, humor and smile! We love you Betty and we will see you again.

Linda Taccolini

Her obituary is a wonderful tribute. She was certainly a one of a kind, genuine person. May she fly high with the angels.

Mike & Karen Mitschke

Our hearts are heavy for you Kathleen and family. Betty will be missed by so many people that have had the great pleasure to know her. She had a smile and laugh that could make you feel as if you did not have a care in the world. Love and hugs from both of us.

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Gilbert Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery