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Nancy McKittrick
February 12, 2019
Four years have passed and I miss knowing the wonderful things your girls and their families are doing. They were all so special to you. NL
RICKIE ROWE
March 4, 2015
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BETTY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. WE MET WHEN SHE OFFERED HER HELP TO ME WHEN I STARTED WORKING AT EDWARD JONES AND WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS. ROOMED TOGETHER AT A FEW MEETINGS AND I CONFIDED IN HER ON MANY OCCASION. SHE WAS A GOOD LISTENER AND WAS SO HELPFUL TO ME. WE HADN'T TALKED MUCH SINCE SHE RETIRED, BUT KEPT IN CONTACT AND ALWAYS HAD A GOOD VISIT. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME. I WILL MISS HER ALOT, THINKING OF HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
February 28, 2015
I absolutely adored Betty. She always had a smile on her face and she stood her ground when she needed to. I will miss her.
Barbara S. Glick
February 28, 2015
There was no finer lady than Betty. She will be greatly missed by many. I know heaven opened the gates for her.
Cheryl Schlabach
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February 24, 2015
Betty was a sweet, gentle person with a warm heart who always had a smile for me. Very gracious and wonderful.
February 24, 2015
Your mom was a fantastic person....so great to visit with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Always, Marty and Sharon
February 23, 2015
Deeply sorry to read about Betty's passing. I met her through Rhonda and Keith. She was always so gracious to me at First Presbyterian and invited me to Thanksgiving dinners. I know she is looking down on her three daughters with love, light, and admiration for their devotion during her life. Betty Dawson- Decatur, Texas
February 22, 2015
I never knew a more gracious lady. I'm pleased to have known her. Kelly Becker
February 22, 2015
Betty was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of remembrance, reflection and great sorrow.
Jim & Bonita Ratliff
February 22, 2015
Betty was a shining light with a beautiful, kind soul. I first met her in the early 2000's and saw her warm smile daily while we both worked downtown. What a truly wonderful woman. My deepest condolences to her family and what must be a plethora of friends.
February 22, 2015
I will miss Betty. She was always so sweet and kind. And always well dressed! She showed me that getting older didn't mean you had to get dowdy or dull. Sunday's ar first Pres. won't be the same without her. And, girls, while you will miss her terribly don't forget all that she taught you. Keep her alive in your memories and your mind. Caroni Adams
February 22, 2015
Betty was a wonderful, dear lady and she will be missed and thought of fondly. Sincerest condolences to her family.
Tom Carroll
Rhonda Clark Messier
February 20, 2015
You are shining brightly from Heaven tonight. Thank you for the awesome sign. I love you forever Mom.
Beth Clark-McCormick
February 20, 2015
Mom, you will live in my heart forever. I miss your touch, smile and hugs already. I am glad you are no longer in pain and are in heaven dancing,singing and smelling all the beautiful flowers. Rest in peace my beautiful mother.
February 20, 2015
Betty and I have been friends since the early 70's when she took a shorthand class that I was teaching in Continuation at Ft. Lewis College. We had many good times together and a few fun trips. We were also in the same real estate class and took the test together in Denver. I will miss her immensely. Norma Engman
February 20, 2015
I became a friend of Betty at Presbyterian Church. I met her at my first visit to that church in about 1992. What a lovely, kind lady. I will miss her.Joan sippy
Sweetie Marbury
February 19, 2015
Betty loved her family. She always had a beautiful smile on her sweet face. I will miss our chats at the grocery store. She was a jewel. The angels are smiling on Betty.
Don Baker
February 19, 2015
Betty was a good friend and a wonderful lady. Kay and I admired her very much. I had the pleasure of Co-chairing the Bush/Quale La Plata County campaign; Betty was superb in all her activity and support. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. I will miss her.
Rhonda Clark Messier
February 19, 2015
Oh, my Sweet Mama, what am I going to do without you? I miss you so much, but I know you are celebrating and are reunited with your brothers and parents. I love you so much and Always will. We will stay connected throughout all eternity. Love is never ending.
Sheri Rochford Figgs
February 19, 2015
Betty was a special person and I always enjoyed our interactions at events, at the grocery store or just passing on the street. She always had a nice thing to say to everyone and she was an important part of the Durango community. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother.
February 19, 2015
Betty was a part of our lives for a long time. She was the real definition of a lady. Brenda, Rhonda and Beth - please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers. We are all thinking of you and your mother.
Love from Carol, Carla and Gary Allan.
Debbie Gaughan
February 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We send our prayers out to the family during this difficult time. John Donovan and Debbie Gaughan
Terri Thorsby
February 19, 2015
Brenda, Rhonda and Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With love.
Mary Jo James
February 19, 2015
Betty was such a beautiful lady inside and out and always had a smile for you. My mom treasured their friendship and the years they worked together. We both send our heartfelt condolences to Rhonda, Brenda, Beth and all of the family on the loss of your wonderful mother. Virginia Royce and Mary Jo James
February 19, 2015
Brenda, Rhonda and Beth, so sorry for your loss.
Carl and Shelly Hotter
Cindy Kelley
February 18, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother, she was an amazing women of whom I respected and admired. We have the hope in our Lord will see her again. She loved her girls with all her heart she was proud of her family and grandchildren. God Bless your family ~
Brenda Clark
February 18, 2015
Mom, you're home now. No more pain. Just peace, joy and love. It's hard to believe our time together in this realm has come to an end. But I know we will remain connected forever. I love you, Mom.
Joann Hards
February 18, 2015
Betty was a lovely woman. Her professional and welcoming manner was always to be counted on. She passed on those same wonderful qualities to her beautiful daughters and handsome grandsons.
Janice Simmons
February 18, 2015
Betty was a wonderful lady. I know the Lord is glad to have her home with Him, but we will miss her and hope to join her in heaven.
Jan Simmons
Nancy Lee Burgen-McKittrick
February 18, 2015
Betty, my cousin. You will always be 12 days older than me and the sharer of life. You called me VEE and you were my BOO. Two Burgen girls who were separated by events of World War Two. Our fathers were identical twins who married cousins, so we enjoyed knowing we had ties which few could claim. The years in Portland and always knowing what all the cousins were doing has been a comfort during these final days. I am so happy to know you were surrounded by you family. You truly lived to be loved!
Jeff Engman
February 18, 2015
So sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was such nice lady and friend to my Mom. She will be missed.
Robbie Humble
February 18, 2015
So sad to hear of Betty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We had so many great times 'back in the day'. Rest in peace, dear friend. Robbie D. Humble
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