Betty Lou McLean

To the McLean family: My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of a most cherished wife, mother and dearest family friend. I was very saddened to learn of Betty Lou's passing. She was and will continue to be remembered fondly. She was unbelievably strong and helped my own mother through her greatest battle. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bruce, Bob, and Beth, my sincere condolences on your loss.. I remember her always smiling. She was a great mother and always treated me as a true friend, to you. I truly share your loss. She will be greatly missed by everyone that came across her path in life.

It was five minutes before a performance, when someone uttered the words...Betty Lou passed. I was distracted and deeply saddened. In this moment of silence, I whispered..."This ones for you Betty Lou!" I am so grateful for all the times shared on stage together and the simple conversation and smiles that happened when our lives brushed by each other. Friend, teacher, fellow thespian........
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE! Sending comfort and blessings to family members and a warm soothing...

I was so lucky to know Betty Lou. I first met her when I was 9, when I joined her acting class at the Institute of the Arts, Wyomissing. For the next five years, that hour once a week was truly heaven, and that was because of Betty Lou's magic. She saw the talent, even brilliance, in each of her students, and she taught us how to believe in ourselves. And we had so much fun! Betty Lou was bigger than life to me, she was ageless, she was superwoman. I think she enjoyed life, really relished...

Bruce, Our deepest sympathy. Betty Lou was such a part of the arts community. She was devoted to the Institute of the Arts and laid the foundation for our Theatre Department. She will be missed. Susan Rohn

There are few I hold as dear to me from my days in Reading as Betty Lou, my first acting teacher and a truly gifted & generous actor in her own right. Betty Lou & Bruce were always ALWAYS supportive of me, both as an actor and as a person. I cherished her as a teacher. God bless her for the kindness she showed me at a time when I needed it the most and found it the least. Thank you, Betty Lou for your life and artistry; my deepest condolences to Bruce and the family.

Bruce,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. It has been a privilege to be included in your lives.

Love, Barbara & John Good

My deepest sympathies. I worked with Betty Lou at Penn State Berks and I will cherish the many memories.

I am very sad to hear of her passing. My love and best wishes to Bruce and your family at this difficult time.
I have many fond memories of Betty Lou and Bruce.

Powerfull, everlasting memories...