Elta "Betty" E. Johnson, age 91, of Spearfish and formerly of Huron, passed away with family by her side, on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Burrs Tender Care Assisted Living in Spearfish. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with burial at St. Martin's Cemetery to follow. Visitation, with her family present, will be from 4-6 PM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron. A Scripture and Rosary Service will begin at 6 PM at the funeral home on Friday evening.

Elta "Betty" Elizabeth Clarambeau was born on December 20, 1929 in Huron, South Dakota to parents Felix and Alice (Martell) Clarambeau. She grew up in Huron attending Huron schools.

Betty married Daniel C. Johnson on July 2, 1951 in Huron. Betty and Daniel raised their 7 children in Huron, McClusky, ND and Orem, UT.

Betty loved to be with her family and caring for others. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and fishing. She loved to garden and can her vegetables. She also loved to bake and was famous in her family for her caramel rolls. Betty was selfless, loving and welcoming. She cared for many of her family members and was always there to help when anyone needed her. She welcomed everyone into her home, life and family. She had incredible talents and was willing to teach them to others. She was full of wisdom and strength. She lived her life with unyielding faith and courage.

She was a member of St. Martin's Church, Catholic Daughters, and was a eucharistic minister. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Spearfish, where she was involved with the Altar Society. She was also a very important part of the Cares Prayer Shawl Ministry. She crocheted many shawls for people in need of comfort and prayer.

She is survived by her children; daughter Peggy (John) Cyphert of Huron, son David (Joan) Johnson of Denver, daughter Deb (Carl) Rittenbach of Mandan, ND, daughter-in-law Karen Johnson of Spearfish, son Kenneth (Barb) Johnson of Denver, daughter Kathy (Bob) Reiswig of Spearfish, and daughter Penny Johnson (Joe) Lanners of Madison; 12 grandchildren, Keith (Shelly) Cyphert, Kallie Sides, Joshua Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Cassidy Rittenbach (Tom) Briese, Aarron (Deanna) Rittenbach, Sarah (Craig) Netterberg, Adrian (Jennifer) Netterberg, Rose Kellum, Stuart (Christine) Reiswig, Leslie (Dean) Hansen, and Emily Lanners; 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; her sister, Mary Kay Tschetter of Huron and brother Harold Clarambeau of Pierre; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Johnson on April 23, 1981; son Richard Johnson on December 14, 2019; granddaughter-in-law, Darci Johnson on May 13, 2019; her parents, Felix and Alice Clarambeau; siblings, Ethel Bloodgood, Alton Clarambeau, Avis Gahl, Lorraine North, Patricia Lippert, and Wilma North.