John "Jack" William Bettinger

John ‘Jack’ William Bettinger, age 85, passed away suddenly in Littleton, Colorado on December 20, 2025. He was a native of Colorado, growing up in south Denver, the fourth of five children. Jack was a graduate of Mullen High School. In his early career he worked for Johnson Control. He was the Team Leader for Mettler-Toledo Scale, where he worked for 36 years, before retiring. Jack married Mary Lois Watson on January 15, 1972.

Jack was a man of faith, and he was very dedicated to his church.

Jack was an avid sports fan. He played golf regularly, especially after his retirement. He was a big Denver Broncos fan attending games as a season ticket holder for many years. Jack enjoyed traveling, he and Mary belonged to Ports of Call which took them to several countries in Europe, Mexico, Hawaii, and throughout the United States. He took pride in his yard, and it brought him great satisfaction. Jack liked to cook and entertain company, everyone always felt welcome in their home. Jack enjoyed getting together with his church friends for cards and game nights. Family was very important to Jack, and he relished getting together with them at every opportunity.

Jack was a Fourth Degree holding the title of “Sir Knight” of the Knights of Columbus, and he was a member of the Littleton Elks.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary, their son, Billy (Bev) of Golden, CO, stepdaughters, Sherry Hassell of AK, and Lisa Sutton of TX, brother, Byron Bettinger of Antioch, CA, nephew, Larry (Patty) Bettinger of Buffalo, WY, niece, Gayle Albright of Buffalo, WY, niece, Janet (Mike) Hodgin of Bellingham, WA, nephew, Steve (Betsy) Bettinger of Fall City, WA, nephew, Joe (Laura) Bettinger of Gilbert, AZ, nephew, Don Bettinger of Bellevue, WA, nephew, Dave Bettinger of Bellevue, WA, nephew, Bob (Cathie) Hannigan of Osage Beach, MO, nephew, Jim (Patty) Hannigan of Mooresville, NC, nephew, Tom (Michelle) Hannigan of Denver, CO, niece, Jill Martin of Antioch, CA. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews, cousins, step-grandchildren, and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Kiley, infant son, Kenneth, parents, Henry and Clara Bettinger, siblings, Donald Bettinger, Howard Bettinger and Sally Hannigan, and nephews, Dennis Albright, Kevin Hannigan and C.J. Bettinger.

Recitation of the Rosary will take place at HORAN & McCONATY, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. on January 13, at 4pm. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton on January 14, at 10:30am. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s name to: Little Sisters of the Poor - Denver, P.O. Box 1027, Arvada, CO 80001, Phone: 303-433-7221; dvdenver@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

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