Betsey Hedrick

Betsey Sue Hedrick, 50, of Glendive, Montana, met her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Glendive Evangelical Church. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robert Canen officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with arrangements. Betsey was born on February 21, 1975, in Bozeman, Montana, the daughter of Vince and Darlene (Cook) Guhin. She grew up with a strong faith foundation, first attending Manhattan, MT, Christian School before graduating with the Belgrade High School Class of 1993. In 1995 she completed an associate’s program at the Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, where she developed not only technical skills but also a sense of hospitality that became a hallmark of her life. Cooking for others was, for Betsey, a way of loving. In 1993, Betsey met and fell in love with Phil Hedrick. Their marriage in 1999 marked the beginning of a partnership grounded in laughter, respect, and shared values. In 2008, they welcomed their son, Sam, whose presence reshaped Betsey’s world. Motherhood became her greatest joy—whether she was cheering at his baseball games, helping with school projects, or teaching him family recipes. The family treasured their annual tradition of baking Christmas Stollen bread together, a ritual that captured Betsey’s belief in weaving warmth and memory into everyday life. Her strength and compassion were rooted in her deep faith in God and her love for Jesus, which guided her throughout her life. Betsey’s circle extended far beyond her home. In 2014 she was elected to the Glendive City Council, where she served faithfully for 11 years. Known for her steady voice, she combined conviction with compassion, always balancing firm principles with a willingness to listen. Mayor Deb Dion described her as “a pillar of the community,” adding, “Betsey taught us that true leadership comes from a desire to serve others, show compassion, and a genuine love of our community.” Fellow council member Rhett Coon called her “morally and ethically a rock for the city [whose] character and compassion never wavered.” Her colleagues recall that she never entered a meeting without listening first, and she valued every perspective, regardless of background or political stance. Betsey had a talent for turning disagreement into dialogue and for making people feel they had been truly heard. Her contributions included not only long hours at City Hall and with the Republican Women but also her leadership in projects like the Community Christmas Dinner at the EPEC, which she organized and with which she shared her culinary talents for four years to ensure no one in Glendive celebrated the holiday alone. At times stepping back from the public, Betsey sought renewal in the natural beauty of eastern Montana. She loved walking her dogs along the Yellowstone River, hiking the trails of Makoshika State Park, and fishing with her family. She was also a passionate Houston Astros fan. In addition to the excitement of the ballpark, she found joy in the quiet rhythms of her gardens. Her artistry was evident in her landscaped yards and carefully tended flowers and vegetables, as well as in her gift for arranging fresh-cut bouquets, a craft she shared with her mother and sisters. Betsey was preceded in death by her father, Vince Guhin; grandparents, George and Alice Cook and Howard and Gladys Guhin; and her faithful dog, Ringo. She is survived by her husband, Phil, and their son, Sam; her mother, Darlene Guhin; her sisters, Emily (Scott) Eaton, Amy (Michael) McAuliffe, and Merry (Seth) Halverson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and cherished friends. Her absence will be deeply felt by her family, her neighbors, and the city she loved and worked to strengthen. Yet her influence endures—in the civic projects she championed, the gardens she nurtured, the meals she shared, and the son she raised with such devotion. The Hedrick family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Joan Dickson for the care she provided to Betsey. Dr. Dickson’s willingness to come into their home, to meet Betsey’s needs with dignity and compassion, and to support their family through these most difficult days provided the Hedricks a wonderful gift they will never forget. Memorials are requested to assist with Sam’s post-secondary education. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.SilhaFuneralHomes.com.

Betsey Hedrick

February 21, 1975 - September 30, 2025

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