Elizabeth Rogers Fertig

Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers Fertig, 93, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday. Betty was born January 18, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Traverse City, Michigan, across the street from the Catholic Church and school from which she graduated. After graduation from nursing school she became an Army nurse and served in World War II. She met her future husband, Captain Arthur Fertig,on a hospital ship. As a wife and mother, Betty traveled extensively before settling in Fort Lauderdale in 1977. That same year Betty opened the Book Rack on SE 17th Street . She retired twenty three years later at the age of 79. Betty was a grandmother extraordinaire and often said her years with her six grandchildren were the happiest of her life. She loved to read, watch old movies, listen to big band music, and dance. All of this plus her wonderful sense of humor, she shared with those who loved her. She is survived by her son, Christopher (Mary) Fertig, grandchildren, Sarah (Bin) Wang of Bergen, Norway, Katherine Fertig of Fort Lauderdale, Captain Robert A. Fertig of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Margaret Fertig of Winston Salem, NC, Mary Beth Fertig of Greeensboro, NC, and Anne Fertig of Glasgow, Scotland, her great-grandchildren, Ellen Wang and Caroline Wang,. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 901 NE 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301 with internment immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Catholic Charities -Wilton Manors Adult Day Care Center, 1503 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.