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Elizabeth Tennyson Obituary
Sept. 1, 1924 - May 7, 2016
NILES - Elizabeth “Betty” R. Tennyson, 91, of Niles, passed away peacefully at Woodland Terrace on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
She was born on September 1, 1924, to the late Ralph and Ethelda (Hayes) Rowland in Elmora, New Jersey.
Betty graduated from Groveton, NH, High School in 1942, and later achieved her bachelor's degree from Plymouth State College in 1946. She taught for two years as an elementary school teacher in New Hampshire and one year at Owosso Elementary in Michigan
On July 30, 1949, she married Donald A. Tennyson at a ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Niles. Together they raised three children; the two eldest preceded her in death, Robert T. Tennyson and Brian Jeffrey Tennyson in 2006.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Donald A. Tennyson, and daughter, Lisa Beth Tennyson of Massachusetts.
Betty will be remembered as the sweetest, most conscientious and considerate person this side of heaven and now she's home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Niles, 13 S. 4th Street, Niles; or to The National Audubon Society, www.audubon.org.
Friends and family are welcome to celebrate Betty's life at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Twelve o'clock noon, at the First Presbyterian Church of Niles, 13 S. 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120.
At Betty's request, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Condolences, photos and memories may be shared with her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Niles.
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Neva Hargreaves
May 19, 2016
Deeply saddened to learn of Betty's passing. I just returned from my winter home in Arizona so was brought up to date by my sister in Niles. Will remember Betty with love and memories of good times.
Eric Schweinzger
May 10, 2016
Thinking of you Don and Lisa, and remembering all the great times with Jeff and Rob as we grew up many years ago.
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