Rapid City Bette Winter, 85, Rapid City, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Many times over the years she stated that she was not afraid to die; she had faith in God and accepted His course for her without question. Bette was born on October 27, 1924 at her grandmothers farm in rural Hand County, SD. Her parents were Lloyd and Wilma Houdek. She grew up in Highmore, SD with her younger sisters and brother. Bette met Tally when she was 16. She was a waitress in her familys restaurant. He came in to eat after working on a survey crew. Their romance flourished and continued for the rest of her life. After their marriage the young couple made their first home in an Army training base in Washington state. When Tally was discharged from the Army the couple moved back to South Dakota. They then purchased the Bright Spot Caf with their partners Alma and Harold Sauser. When the name changed to Tallys restaurant, Tally and she became sole owners. She managed to run the restaurant, her home, and raise two little boys. Outside the restaurant her activities included bowling, cards, golf and attending her sons sporting events. Family get togethers were favorite events for Bette. Her heart was always giving and no ones basket was ever bare. Holiday dinners were held at the restaurant and summer gatherings were often in Sturgis to accommodate the large family. After retiring from the restaurant they shared residences in Sun City, Arizona and Rapid City. They enjoyed traveling throughout the southwest and Mexico. After Tallys death in 1987 she moved back to Rapid City to be with family. She moved to Dover Square in 1998 and continued enjoying her neighbors, family, playing cards and watching sports. Survivors include two sons: Barry [Donna] Winter and Brian [Anita] Winter both of Rapid City; two sisters: Beverly Tarrant and Darlene [Chuck] Valades both of Sturgis; grandchildren: Brad [Misty] Winter, Heather Winter of Rapid City, Tally Winter and Tyler Winter of Hawaii, Audra [Chip] Franke of Rapid City, and Brandt [Heidi] Williams of Sioux Falls; and seven adored great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday, July 26 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 27 at Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herb Cleveland officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established for Calvary Lutheran Church.