Getha Jean Bejot

Getha Jean (Vetter) Bejot went to be with the Lord on June 18th, 2023 at the age of 83, at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Getha was born on May 21, 1940 in Bassette, Nebraska to Virgle and Neva Vetter. She grew up in Bassette and worked on the family farm with her two siblings.

Getha married Roger E. Bejot on June 5th 1960, and together they welcomed five daughters.  

In 1980 Getha and Roger moved to Sandpoint Idaho where they became the new pasters of Sandpoint Church of God. For years Getha devoted her life to teaching Sunday school, woman’s ministries, and playing the piano all while supporting and nurturing her husband, family and friends. In her later years Getha continued playing a role in her local church where she loved playing music and fellowshipping with others.

Getha enjoyed sewing, going to yard sales and spending time in the mountains hunting and fishing with her family and friends. Getha was a phenomenal cook and baker and all who knew her loved her hospitality and the warmth she shared.

Getha most of all loved God, family and friends. With her five daughters, she was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild, all sharing a special bond with her.

Everyone who knew her expresses how blessed they were to have her in their life and what an impact she had on all. She will be greatly missed.

Getha is proceeded in death by her husband of 60 years Roger J Bejot, daughters Lori Goldsby, Vonnie Chinn, and son-in-law Jerry Clagg.

Getha is survived by daughters and son-in laws, Patricia Clagg, Vergie and Tony Rutherford, Jennifer and Matt Tillberg, David Chinn, Gary Goldsby, her brother and sister-in-law Jack and Eldora Vetter, and sister and brother-in-law Joani and Don Schelm. Along with all the grandchildren. Celebration of life will be held at a later date.