Betty Anne Carpentier

April 22, 1926 - July 19th, 2015

Betty Mouche' Carpentier passed away in her Ontario home on Sunday, July 19th, 2015. Her family misses her more than can be expressed in words.

Betty was born in Northern California on April 22, 1926. Her parents were Adolph Mouche' and Agnes Schill Mouche'. Betty was the youngest of three children.

Betty's family moved to Monrovia, California when she was a young child. Betty attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and Monrovia High School. Betty was a happy, positive child and teenager. She was also a very good student and was accepted to UCLA, where she completed her degree in 1946.

Betty began her teaching career in 1949, teaching elementary school in Bloomington for 2 years. She then taught for 7 years in Chino. During this time, she met and married Lawrence (Larry) Carpentier. They built a home on Granada Court in Ontario in 1955, where Betty lived for 60 years. Betty and Larry had three children, Rick, Bob and Mary. Betty stopped working when Rick was born, focusing her complete attention and love on her children. She was a devoted mother and her children's best teacher.

In 1969, Betty resumed her teaching career at Elderberry Elementary School in Ontario, where she taught for 23 years. She spent the majority of her years teaching 2nd and 3rd graders. She was a very popular and respected teacher. Over 1,000 children learned reading, writing and arithmetic from Betty. Many Ontario residents will remember Betty as one of their elementary school teachers.

After retiring from teaching in 1991 at the age of 65, Betty continued to focus her love and attention on her family. She kept her mind and body active. She travelled with family members. She walked regularly with the family dog, Timber. She was a voracious reader and an avid Jeopardy fan. She was also active in several charitable, social and academic organizations.

In 1999, Betty had a significant stroke. The stroke limited her mobility, but it did not cloud her mind or dampen her spirit. She continued to enjoy her family and friends, and remained positive, loving and supportive.

By 2010, Betty required significant assistance. She began spending half of the time at her son Rick's house and received very special care from some incredible caregivers. The family will be forever grateful for the love, attention and care that these wonderful ladies gave our mother.

While age continued to take its toll on Betty's health and mind, she remained the exact same person to her last days. She was positive, thoughtful, considerate of others and appreciative of their assistance. She had a ready smile and laughed easily at any joke. She was even able to find humor in her memory lapses and the inconveniences caused by her declining health. She still gave the best hugs and kisses.

In addition to her children Rick, Bob and Mary Carpentier, Betty is survived by her brother Ted Mouche', and his wife Lee. Betty's sister, Mary Mouche' Oakley, passed away in 2013.

Betty's children were not at all ready for her passing and we are heartbroken. It will take some time before we are able to bear her loss to the point where we can celebrate her life. We therefore decided to have a private internment ceremony involving only Betty's children at Bellevue Cemetery in Ontario, California.

After some time has passed and the pain has subsided a little, the family intends to have a memorial service that will be a celebration of Betty's life. Family and friends will be notified of the date, time and location of such celebration.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that anyone wishing to express condolences at this time send a card or letter to the family residence. The family would especially appreciate reading any fond memories of Betty from her friends or former students.

Please join us in remembering the loving, caring, giving and amazing mother, friend and teacher who brightened our lives.