Obituary of Betty Jean Glaser Briggs

Betty Jean Glaser Briggs left this life on November 12, 2023. At 95, she was living at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Broomfield when she closed her eyes.

Betty was a very sweet, caring person and was loved by everyone she knew. She was born September 2, 1928 to William Edison Chapman and Beulah Anna Chapman(Wells). The oldest of eight children, she grew up on a farm south of Eckley, Colorado.

After graduating from Wray High School in 1947, she started working for Mountain States Telephone Company. She married Eugene Glaser in 1948 and had 3 children. They divorced in 1980.

Betty was very proud to be a member of the Telephone Pioneers, as well as Sam’s Camping Club, Eastern Star, Amaranth, Amico and the First Christian Church of Loveland.

After retiring from U S West (Mountain Bell) with 31 years of service, she married Paul Briggs in 1994. They traveled, visiting friends and family, in a RV, and were snowbirds in Lake Havasu, Arizona. They also enjoyed their yard and volunteer work together.

She is survived by two children, Shirley (Gary) Kenfield and Douglas Glaser. Gloria Glaser passed away in 2015. Four grandchildren, Taylor (Jen) Kenfield, Stephanie (Jason) Kincaid, Steve and Tyler Maas. Four great grandchildren, Trenton & Jaelyn Kenfield and Cassidy & Ryland Kincaid. Also, her very special friend, Mel Johnson of Longmont.

Donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Loveland where a service will be held on January 27 at 11:00 in the morning.