Betty Anne Arenz

Betty Anne Money Arenz September 21, 1926 – December 5, 2016 Our beloved, Betty Anne Arenz went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Baxley, Georgia to John Marshall and Loraine Lloyd Money on September 21, 1926. She grew up living in multiple cities in the South due to her Daddy’s position as head of The Hardaway Company. Her elementary and high school days were spent in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, graduating from Gulf Park High School, a girls’ private school in Gulfport, Mississippi. Betty Anne attended Florida State College for Women for two years before transferring to The University of Georgia where she graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The next five years were spent teaching art in the public schools in Columbus, Georgia. In 1953 she moved to La Jolla where she taught fifth and sixth grade. She has remained a La Jolla resident since. Betty Anne was married to Robert Francis Arenz on November 2, 1957. He was her devoted husband for 28 years before his passing in 1985. They were both avid travelers and trekked to many countries of the world, some for Bob’s business and many others, “just for fun”. After Bob’s death, Betty Anne continued traveling and visited all seven continents and more than 100 countries. Bob and Betty Anne worshipped at La Jolla Presbyterian Church where Betty served as a Deacon, an Elder, taught Sunday School, was on the Finance Committee for five years and served in many other capacities. Betty Anne was an avid folk dancer and was once a member of Cygany Dancers, an exhibition folk dance group. She was also a mountain climber, hiking many peaks in China, Nepal, Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Sierra Nevada range. Betty Anne is survived by her three children, Robert F. Arenz, Jr. (Bob), John M. Arenz and Julie Anne Arenz Tifft, her five grandchildren, John’s girls Julie and Kristin, Julie’s boys Billy, Stephen and Nolan and her three great-grandchildren, Kristin’s kids Emily, Jacob and Gabriel. A Celebration of Life service will be help at La Jolla Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 13th, 2017 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, Betty Anne’s family requests donations be given to the Macular Degeneration Research Program at The Scripps Research Institute to honor her legacy. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Donations can be mailed to: Macular Degeneration Research Program c/o Dr. Anne Hanneken The Scripps Research Institute 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, Mail Code SP-202 La Jolla, CA 92037.