Billivee Otterson

June 11, 1920 – October 6, 2010

Billivee Barlow Otterson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 11, 1920. Her faith in the Lord has always been paramount in her life. Billivee was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, William M. Otterson, Sr., her three children, William M. Otterson Jr., and his wife, Linda, Philip Otterson, and Valerie Finkbeiner, and her husband, Bruce, grandchildren Kristina Gunnin and husband Seth, Jennifer Medeiros and husband Nelson, and four great-grandchildren Tyce, Kendall and Kaylee Gunnin and Mason Medeiros. Billivee was preceded in death by her parents, Oran and Elda Barlow and her brother, Oran (Bud) Barlow Jr.

Billivee graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1942 with her Bachelor’s degree and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta National Fraternity. She was involved in many community organizations including being a member of the American Association of University Women, a charter member of the Mercy Hospital Assistance League, and a deacon at Central Presbyterian Church, where she was a devout and active member for over 65 years.

Billivee was a blessing to this world and everyone that she came into contact with. She leaves us all with keen memories of her and the joy she brought to us all. We are all sad to lose such a pillar of strength and compassion, but grateful to have had Billivee as a part of our lives. In her 90 years of life, Billivee continued to bless us with her generous acts of kindness and wisdom which will be carried in our hearts forever.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 20th and Canal Streets, Merced, California. A reception will immediately follow at the Hoffmeister Center, 19th and Canal Streets, Merced, California.

Contributions in Billivee’s name may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church, 1920 Canal Street, Merced, Ca 95340 or to the Salvation Army, 1440 W. 12th Street, Merced, Ca 95341.

Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.