Betty “Dusti” Chu
Betty Anna “Dusti” Mackan Giffin Chu, 81, of China, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born on June 27, 1938, to Minnie Ruth Laidacker Mackan and Richard Blake Mackan, Sr., in Beaumont.
Dusti was a first-class business woman. She received a degree in journalism from Southwestern University in Georgetown. She owned and operated Dusty’s Feed and Garden Center in Vidor for over 30 years and was the proud owner of Bar 20 Bar Ranch, formerly Riceland Farms, founded in 1936 by her father. Dusti was a model, former President of the Vidor Chamber of Commerce, and an AQHA Barrel Racing Champion as well as All-Around Senior Reining Champion with her horse named Hound.
Dusti was one tough lady with a generous, kind heart. She loved animals. She never turned away a stray or animal in need of help. She not only loved and cared for animals but all of God’s creatures. She never met a stranger. “Blessed is the one who takes care of God’s creatures whom they were given charge of.” – St. Francis of Assisi
Survivors include her son, Lane Giffin and his wife, Kimberly; grandson, Blake Giffin; step-grandson, Joshua Brownlow and his wife, Morgan; step-granddaughters, Devon Brownlow and Kendra Brownlow; step-great-grandchildren, Brooks Brownlow and Gwendolyn Brownlow; brother, Richard Blake Mackan, Jr.; niece, Dana Mackan Trahan; nephew, Brandon Mackan; and her best friend and cowboy, Richard Roundtree along with many of God’s creatures.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nick Chu; and baby sister, Sarah.
A gathering of Dusti’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
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Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 12/14/2019
- 2:00 pm
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 12/14/2019
- 11:24 pm
Comments
LaDelle Benoit
Memories are many as Betty Anna (Dusti) Mackan has been my friend for 65 years. I would not be in China if she had not introduced me to this little town, my home for 60+years. She will be missed by family and all who were lucky enough to have known her. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Judi and Ronnie Benoit
So sorry to hear about Betty Anna. God rest her soul and comfort her family and friends. Ronnie and Judi Benoit
John and Faye Seaberg
“Cuz”, Betty Anna will always be in our memories, heart and soul. Her humor, vitality, loyalty, dedication, compassion and love of life was an inspiration to all.
PATTY CARTER
Dusty was a very good friend. We had so many old memories of rodeo days She was always mailing me clippings from old News papers about things that happened when we were running roads with horse trailer in toe. Sure going to miss that lady.
Peggy Granger and sisters ( Julie Ann, Joyce, and Benita)
Our deepest condolences to Betty Anna's family and friends. She always greeted us with "Hey cuz!" when we ran into each other at various places and talked about how much our father Benny meant to her as a child when he lived there during summers and visited at Aunt Ruth and Uncle Blake's home. She is one of a ;kind! We pray God will grant her eternal peace..
Martha Quibodeaux
I was one of the lucky ones to have know Betty Anna since we went to church together as kids. We grew up together in the little town of China, Texas that is !!! I had planned to visit her on my next time through there but now it will be in Heaven instead. RIP friend.
Linda J Suddath.
Gone too soon...so glad I met you and became a friend years ago...such a sweet and fun lady....will certainly miss you!....God speed....
vivian oshaughnessy
Just a few days ago I asked an old friend from China about you I will light a candle and request a mass for you. Mickey O'Shaughnessy
Kay Abernathy
I remember Betty Anna years ago when we lived in Nome (Before 1953). She ran out of gasoline one night and came to our house to get help. Our Dad gave her gasoline. If I've seen her since, then I don't remember. However, we've had good relationships with her brother and Dana through the years. So sorry.
David and Becky. Laidacker
We will miss you so much. Your personality and gift of loving and growing flowers . You were so much more than can be said here. Rest In Peace “Cuz”.
Cullin Smith
I only knew Dusti to be a very kind person. Friendly to everyone and helpful to all. She loved animals and was very proud of her family history. Until her death she maintained items that allowed her to remember her heritage. She was excited to show these items to everyone and tell the history of her family and land. She will be missed by those that knew her.
DANA JANNISE
I was so sorry to hear about Dusti, I enjoyed having her as my neighbor, she was so lively and funny. It won't be the same without her across the fence. I will miss her random phone calls and I will miss calling her to tell her a cow was out. Fly High Dusti!
Darwin Halfin
Heart felt sympathy goes out to all the family of our loved Greenie. Will miss you Dusti at our Greenie get togethers. We always looked forward to you arriving at our luncheons, your bright happy smile and making us all laugh. You brightened up a room when you came in, we know you will be looking down on us and will always be with us at our Greenie functions.
Kathy Slack Lewis
Betty Anna (Dusti) was a great friend. She was kind, funny, smart. I learned a great deal especially about business. Visiting her ranch was like visiting a museum. She was such an historian. She will be missed by many.
Sue Womack King
Dusti has been a friend since High school or before that. She was always so much fun to be with. Have many fun memories of her. She always made things more lively! So sorry and will miss seeing you from time to time.. My prayers go out for your family.
Rosemary Laidacker
Betty Anna will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was larger than life and like her mother, was keeper of Dr. Laidacker's China history in her little "museum". She will always be in our memories and heart. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I will certainly miss my "Cuz" Betty Anna and her bright smile.
Jolene Laidacker
Betty Anna was a very unique lady - She could do anything a man could do but was always a Southern Belle. She had a smile that would light up a room and a wit that would liven up any conversation. This woman was a beauty with brains - but always warm and sincere. I was lucky to have her for a cousin.
Rosemary Randolph
I visited with Dusti at a Beefmasters sale this past spring, It had been over 40 years since we had seen each other, but she was the same friendly, warm lady that I always remembered. Dusti was a bit of an idol to me as a young girl. I'm so glad I got to have that visit! I'm so so sorry for her loss. She will be missed.