Betty Jean Cederburg

Betty Jean Cederburg of Yreka passed away on November 23rd at the age of 88. Betty was born on a ranch outside of Red Bluff on January 10, 1929. She was the eldest of 3 daughters born to Harry and Ethel Woolsey. She often reminisced about the enjoyable days she spent growing up with her cousins on the Gallatin Ranch. When she was older the family moved to the mountains where she attended school at Lassen Camp. Betty graduated from Red Bluff High School and then attended Chico State College where she received her Bachelor of Arts and Elementary Teaching Credential. She spent many years in the classroom teaching both primary and special education students in Vina, Gridley, Sacramento, Red Bluff, Tehama, and Richfield. While teaching a special education class in the early 1960s, she arranged for a parent to take each of her students on a short plane ride. After leaving the classroom, Betty worked as a coordinator for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She helped place senior citizens in local schools as classroom volunteers. While attending college in Chico, Betty met Paul Cederburg. They were married for 60 years, and had a daughter Paula. Paul was a bridge engineer who spent summers working on bridges in mountain areas. Betty, Paula, and the dogs would join him each summer camping in places like Mineral, Lake Almanor, Westwood, Alturas, and Yreka. Together they enjoyed the summer exploring these areas. Betty had many hobbies including collecting antiques, sewing, and machine embroidery. She loved visiting with family members about the “old days,” but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandsons. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Paula and Mike Moses of Yreka; grandsons Trent Moses of Bend, Oregon, and Nick Moses of Bozeman, Montana; and sister and brother-in-law Dorthey and Ron Pine of Centralia, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, parents Harry and Ethel Woolsey, and sister and brother-in-law Marie and Bill Ewing. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations made to any of Betty’s favorite charities would be appreciated. These charities include The American Cancer Society (she was a breast cancer survivor), The Alzheimer’s Association, and Madrone Hospice. Betty’s family would like to thank her “extended family” at Clare Bridge Memory Care in Brookdale Assisted Living Yreka for their kindness and compassion while she was in their care.

Betty Jean Cederburg

January 10, 1929 - November 23, 2017