Betty Jo Easter was born April 17, 1924 in Oklahoma to Rachel (Basen) and Roy Marchman. She lived in McFarland, Shafter, Bakersfield and for a short time in Fresno. She worked as a bookkeeper and in retail. She is survived by her sister, Judy Cates (Lanis) of Shafer; granddaughter, Betty Cochran; and great granddaughter, Hailey. A graveside service was held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 1pm at Shafter Memorial Park for Betty Jo Easter, age 88, of Shafter who passed away December 25, 2012 in Shafter.