She was born 2/21/1932 in Hartford, CT. but moved to California with her family as a small child. She grew up in La Mesa and liked to roam the foothills with her sister. She graduated from Grossmont High in 1951 and continued to socialize with her high school friends. She enjoyed walking, drawing and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jimmy. She is survived by her sister Beverly and brother-in-law Ron Michalek, and nieces Barbara, Debra, Diana, and Susan.
A visitation will be held at Erickson-Anderson Mortuary February 4, 2015 from 4 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church 5150 Wilson St. La Mesa, CA 91942 February 5, 2015 11:00am
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bette’s name to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/sandiego
