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Betsy Harrison

Cortez, Colorado

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DIED
April 9, 2023
LOCATION
Cortez, Colorado

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A beloved mother, friend, mentor and community activist, Betsy Harrison passed away on April 9th, 2023, in her home in Mancos, surrounded by family and close friends. An activist from a young age, Betsy was involved in vigils at San Quentin penitentiary opposing the death penalty, was an anti-war...

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We were in need of a place to stay (My horses and I) when I met Betsy.. She really helped us out... She was a mother to me and Grandmother to my kids... She was an awesome lady. Our condolences to the family.

There truly is an infinite number of tributes to be made to Betsy. One quality I treasured was the warmth and interest she sent my way at every encounter, in a meeting or by chance on the street. Her Sheba Inu, Churros, land use choices for small and delicate communities like Mancos - it all mattered. Betsy was one of the reasons living here has always felt right. Life may have lost one special ingredient but in her time Betsy cultivated those same qualities in others and we are fortunate...

I'll always remember Betsy as a go-getter and a wise woman. She will be missed.

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Remembering Betsy from when she first appeared Tracy & Chris in tow, to the Game in the Stew Room when we all shaved our heads, to Russ, Red, Jack & Bob (and Bill,) to Law School and Law Office, to our Women's Zoom calls. Betsy was a mountain of strength, giving and success. I felt enveloped by Dian, Margo and Betsy and I too am behind you. And my Stardust will float up to the Universal One from which it came and hopefully will join my sister Emily and you all at that time. Love for all of...