Bettejane Daggett- Jaeger

Daggett in Manhattan, New York. Later, her family moved to Woodside, Queens, where she

graduated from grade school at St. Francis of Assisi in Astoria and then moved on to graduate

from Immaculate Conception High School in Manhattan. The family then moved to Old Bridge,

New Jersey, where she was wed to Richard Jaeger at St. Ambrose Church on January 24 th 1970.

Bettejane and Richard then lived in Marlboro, New Jersey, where she gave birth to her first

daughter, Janine and became pregnant with her second daughter, Dawn. Bettejane and her new

family moved to Lake Mohawk, Sparta, New Jersey, on December 22 nd 1972. She gave birth

there to Dawn and Mary-Elizabeth.

In 1992, her family relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living there, Bettejane went on to

graduate from the Victory Bible Institute - it was her dream come true. Upon receiving her

Victory Bible Institute diploma, she served in many different areas of ministry both to

encourage those around her and spread the message of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Over the years, Bettejane’s family gradually moved out of Tulsa, and she eventually did the

same, moving back to Sparta, New Jersey, to reunite with many of them in 2005. Then, in

February, 2013, she moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina, so that she could be with her

daughter Janine’s family. After five years, she returned to Sparta, New Jersey, to reunite with

daughters, Dawn and Mary, grandchildren, and Family wishing to carry out her last days at home

in the state of New Jersey.

Bettejane was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Harold Daggett and Elizabeth Clark Daggett.

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Jaeger; her three daughters, Janine Jaeger

Dowler (Paul), Dawn Jaeger Guerrini (Darren) and Mary Elizabeth Jaeger (Todd Milliken); two

grandsons, Ryan and Austin; six granddaughters Justine, Devyn, Leah, Summer, Audrey, and

Noelle; her older sister, Marilyn Kelly; and younger brother, Harold Daggett.

Bettejane was devoted to both God and her family. Of all activities, she loved these the most:

singing and dancing with her husband, daughters and grandchildren; laughing, and making others

laugh with her; telling stories about her family and childhood friends; writing little encouraging

notes for others; praising the Lord in church; and taking part in spontaneous joy-filled moments

with those she loved. Bettejane was the most gentle listener and advice giver. Not only did she

give great advice, but she also prayed for and believed in you. But above all, Bettejane was a

fighter. She never gave up. She spoke of freedom often and has now realized its fullness as she

has moved on to be with her savior, Jesus. Bettejane will be dearly missed, but her love, faith,

and spontaneity will continue to live on through both her family and the countless lives she has

touched. Bettejane a consecrated gift from God, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from

above, and comes down from the Father of lights…. James 1:17

A celebration memorial of Bettejanes life will be held when the COVID19 Pandemic, which

caused her passing, diminishes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse International

Po Box 3000, Boone NC 28607- 3000 https://www.samaritanspurse.org/