Betsy L. Allison

went to dance in the Heavens on December 20th, 2010. Born Betsy Squier, March 21st, 1935 in Lansing Michigan. She grew up in Ovid, Michigan and graduated Valedictorian of her High School class. She Attended Michigan State University and received an AA from Fresno City College. To be near family she spent the last three years of her life in Eureka, CA. Prior to that she lived in Fresno, California for 40 years. She was the Personnel Director in the Fresno area at Pacific Gardens Health Care Center and California Armenian Home for 20 years and then an Ombudsmen for several years. Betsy loved children and while raising her own she provided childcare for many families. She loved animals and had many pets including 3 tortoises. Her other favorite things included plants, music, antiques and especially sunshine at the beach. She will be remembered for her beautiful singing both at churches and the Fresno CRT Chorus. She is survived by her children: Bill Allison of Fieldbrook, CA. Michael Allison of Folsom, CA., Laurynda Allison-Kunz of Bayside, CA and Lesley Allison of Eureka, CA., 8 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren and her faithful companion DeeDee her little dog. She was preceded in death by her mother and father: Clifford and Harriet Squire, her dear Uncle Harold Beardslee and Aunt Ida Beardslee, cousin George Beardslee, and her sweetheart and domestic partner of 28 years Andrew Kasparian. Per Betsy's wishes her family gathered and had a private memorial ceremony at Moonstone beach near Trinidad, CA. Betsy chose to give the gift of life by donating her body for Medical research. The Family wishes to thank all of the careproviders at Gingers Loving Care Home, Frye's Care Home, Hospice of Humboldt, and Mad River Adult Day Health. They also wish to thank Sandee Ross and all of her Fresno neighbors that helped her during the last few years she lived there. Condolences can be sent to: The Allison Family P.O. Box 31 Arcata, CA 95518 or Online you can sign the guest book at www.Times-standard.com, click on obits.