Betty Garren

We said goodbye to our beloved wife and mother, Betty Garren, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Her friends and family will forever cherish the spirit of joy, good humor and unconditional love she shared so generously. Betty was born in Villa Park, Ill. At 18, she left her parents and three sisters to attend nursing school. For over 40 years she shared her compassion, gentleness and great skill as an R.N. Betty married a handsome patient and continued her career and raised four children in the midwest. They moved to California and finally retired in Los Osos. Betty enjoyed her community of friends and the beautiful surrounding natural areas. She went for countless walks, which almost always included her dear dog, Tansy. She spent many happy hours in her garden and wrote oodles of treasured letters and cards to friends and family. For years she attended her senior exercise class twice a week. Betty loved to travel and over the years her far-flung family welcomed her visits. Betty leaves behind her beloved husband of 61 years, Jerry; sister, Phyllis; four children Phyllis, Susan, Michael and Kathy; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Per Betty''s request, there will be no service.