Feb. 9, 1932 – April 17, 2017

Betty J. Barney (Mach) was born Feb. 9, 1932 in Burwell, Nebraska. The daughter of Edward Mach and Rosie Marie Mach, Betty was raised on a farm where she learned hard-working values. Betty moved to California in the 1950s, living in the Hollywood area where she met and later wed Michael J. Barney.

Betty moved to Glendale in 1960 where she became the mother of two children. Betty lived a very simple life for 57 years at her Glendale home. Betty could often be seen walking through the Montrose shopping park and visiting neighborhood friends, but was most happy and proud working in her yard and garden.

Betty passed on April 17 peacefully at her home.

Betty is survived by son Robert Barney of Montrose; daughter Susan Barney, of Simi Valley; brother Leo Mach (Nancy) of Omaha, Nebraska; sister Darlene Teetor of Lexington, Nebraska; sister Leona Cowie (Dennis) of Conroe, Texas; and a very special caregiver and best friend Lory Santiago.

A memorial tribute page for Betty can be found at www.CrippenMortuary.com.