Betty C. Crocker, 76, of Park Rapids, MN died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at her home. Betty Claire Crocker was born on August 18, 1938 in Wing River Township the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Billington) Johnson. , Betty grew up on a farm the oldest of 8 children. She grew up near Wadena and attended Wadena County District 14 and then Wadena High School where she graduated in 1956. She was united in marriage to James L. Crocker on Feb. 7, 1959 in Blue Grass, MN. Even later in life she felt responsible for keeping in touch and ensuring that her siblings were taken care of. She was married to Jim for 54 years raised three children, Scott, Terry and Sandy. She enjoyed camping every summer together on Camper's Paradise on Lake Belle Taine. Betty and Jim enjoyed travelling, including a trip to Alaska to celebrate their 50th anniversary, seeing Europe and most recently visiting relatives in Iowa and Texas. Perhaps her favorite role was that of grandmother to Taylor, Brittany, Heather, Katelyn, Eric, Jordan, Marie and Destiny. Betty enjoyed having the grandchildren spend special time that included pontoon rides and campfires at the lake. Among her favorite hobbies was photography that was centered on preserving old pictures of relatives and ancestors and capturing pictures of her children and grandchildren for future memories. She prepared special albums for each of the children and grandchildren for their graduations and displayed photographs of family throughout the house. She became an avid football fan; Stanford and the Vikings her favorite teams and would talk to grandson Jordan each week to decide which teams would win their games. Betty loved Christmas time and enjoyed sending and receiving Christmas Cards and decorating the home (remembering everyone's favorite decorations) for the holidays. Most of all she loved having the family together and making the time special for all. We remember and cherish the memory of her kindness, self-less ness and love for us. She is survived by her spouse – James L. Crocker of Park Rapids, MN; Her 2 sons – Scott (Shali) Crocker of Albertville, MN; Terry Crocker of Palmer, Alaska; her daughter – Sand (Mike) McVay of Eagan, MN; Her 8 grandchildren; and her siblings – Charles (Patricia) Johnson of Wadena, MN; Linda (Les) Horsager of Park Rapids, MN; Peggy (Tom) Ament of Bluffton, MN; Susan Johnson of Park Rapids, MN; Becky (Steve) Pierson of Sebeka, MN; Steve Johnson of Sebeka, MN; Cathy Johnson of Perham, MN; Her mother in law - Emily Crocker of Verndale, MN; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents – Evelyn and Floyd Johnson; her sister in law – Kathy Johnson. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Bluegrass, MN. Pastor Adam Osier will officiate. A visitation will take place from 5 until 7 pm on Thursday Dec. 19, 2013 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Bluegrasss, MN, and also 1 hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. In memory of Betty and her struggle against diabetes we would like to suggest a donation be made to the American Diabetes Association In lieu of flowers or gifts. Friends may leave online condolences at ceasefuneralhome.com.