Bette G. Ferguson Houghton

Dear Deeds,Del & family,
Aunt Bette was so like my Dad(her younger brother)in so many ways, with her wide & glowing smile that spread across her face.True happiness shows itself in this,a twinkling eye,a warm embrace.
She loved life to the full & lived for the moment with passion & zest,leaving behind with us, permanent echoes of her love for family & friends, laughter,humorous speeches & ancedotes that will remian in our hearts & minds fondly forever.
Thinking of you as...

Deanne & Del,
I am so sad to hear of Bette's passing. She was and always will be a shining star in my heart; what an amazing woman! She made a huge impact on my life; I am honored to have been able to have her in my life! Big hugs & much love to you and yours. I will see you Saturday. Love, Susie Manzoeillo

November 10th 2009

Dear De and Del,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Jan and Riad

Dear Dianne & Del,
Was saddened to hear the news of Bette's passing, she will be greatly missed. She was a classy, witty, spunky spirited woman who was an inspriation and kind to all she met. My children adored her and so did we. Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss.
~Yates Family

Dianne and Del,

I just returned from a trip and received Del's message. Please know that Louie and I send our deepest sympathy.

Sue Cupero

Dearest Deedee & Del,
Our deepest sympathy to you both at this sad time, but we shall laugh again soon as Bette would want us too.

What a gracious lady dear Bette was. How we will miss her, but her spirit lives on. Her kindness, her symapthy, her humour, her generosity will remain with us. I shared her love of tennis matches, we often called each other to make sure the other was watching. Our shared love of dancing,the interest in the Royal Family, and of course Bridge! I...

Dear Dianne,
Your mom was the consummate British hostess and friend! What a darling life she had spreading her love and kindness to EVERYONE she met...what an enormous loss for your family, yet you have been blessed the best mum around! It is her turn now to go back to Spirit and enjoy a different life to its fullest...May God envelope you with His grace, soothe you, and bring solace over the following year of grief. Much love, Jude Connick-Gutierrez (Holly & Yerti's friend)

Bette was not only my best friends mother she was my friend in every sense of the word. In Florida she was my spiritual sister at the P:resbytarian church and my film buddy at the Reagal Cinema in Del Ray, we saw at least 2 movies a month. She was unbelievable for her age, and I who could be her daughter, had a hard time keeping up. I will miss her dearly, her voice on my cellphone and her laughter when we shared a joke. Good blessed her in her life, let it continue now. In loving memory ...

Dearest Deeds and family,
Feel no guilt in laughter for Bets new how much we cared. Feel no sorrow in a smile that she is not here to share.
You must not grieve forever she would not want you to.
She would hope you would carry on, the way you always do.
Talk about the good times and ways you showed how much you cared.
The days you spent together all the happiness you shared.
Let memories surround you. A word someone may say, could...