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Betty L. Clark

1935 - 2015

Betty L. Clark obituary, 1935-2015, Durango, CO

BORN

1935

DIED

2015

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Durango, Colorado

Betty Clark Obituary

Betty L. Clark passed away peacefully on a beautiful, warm, Spring-like day on February 18, 2015 at her daughter's home in Durango, Colorado. She was 79. Betty was born December 24, 1935 to Edgar and Gussie (Nicholson) Burgen in Springfield, Nebraska. She grew up and graduated from high school in Weeping Water, Nebraska. She married Richard (Dick) Clark in 1957 and together they had three girls. The family moved to Durango in 1965. The marriage ended in divorce in 1973.

Betty retired in 2008 from Edward Jones Investment Firm. She also worked for former U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong in Washington, DC. in 1985. Betty was the founding President of Southwest Republican Women in 1984 and throughout her life she worked on various campaigns and was a delegate to County and State conventions. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for several years. She received her Colorado Real Estate License in 1977. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church for many years, serving on various committees, and was a Sunday school teacher and a Deacon. She enjoyed music, dancing, reading and especially playing cribbage with her dear friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her three brothers, Duane, Gene and Robert Burgen. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Clark, Rhonda Clark Messier and Beth Clark McCormick, and the loves of her life, her four Grandsons, Justin Baxter, Brandon Perkins, Colton Bell, and CJ Bell, eight great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday February 28th at 4:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Durango, CO, Pastor Beau Smith Officiating. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church in Durango, CO.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 18, 2015.

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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

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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