Berndetta Ott

June 24, 1930 - November 8, 2014

June 24, 1930 — Nov. 8, 2014 Berndetta “Detta,” 84, of Corvallis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 8, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Detta was born on June 24, 1930, in Corvallis to Andrew Herman and Eva Blanche Ayers (Wallace), and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1947. On Nov. 26, 1950, she married Robert L. Ott. Detta was a telephone operator, Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout Leader, room mother to her four kids, bean yard boss and church soloist, and worked for an answering service. Her home served as a refuge to many children in her neighborhood. She touched many lives, ministered to others and was an inspiration to many. Her greatest joy was her children, granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She spent many Sunday afternoons with her great-grandchildren, playing bingo. Detta is survived by her children, son Robin Ott (Karen Niblett), and daughters Suean Ott, Jeri Rickard (David) and Leanna Ott; as well as her beloved granddaughters, Kristina Barlow (Dennis), Amanda Brock (Jeremy), Marci Brown (Dennis), Amy Belcourt (Darrin), Megan Taylor (Caleb) and Jackie Knokey (Rick). Detta also is survived by 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob); brother, Andrew Ayers; sisters, Bernice Robison and Blanche Belnap; and brother-in-law, Richard Ott (Gail). Detta’s family would like to thank the staff of Corvallis Manor for the loving care they provided the past few years. The family also would like to thank the doctors, nurses, nursing assistants of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for their extraordinary care the past few weeks. They did an outstanding job. A celebration of life will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2555 N.W. Highland Drive in Corvallis. Children are welcome and encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Detta’s name to Crossroads Christian Fellowship.