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for DOUGLAS BETTENHAUSEN
Wm & Catherine Julian
June 12, 2014
Our prayers are with you
Landy Townsend
July 17, 2013
Sandra, while on a conference call this morning, I thought of Doug and wanted to reach out to you and the kids to say how much we miss him at Salix. When he passed away, we were in Orlando at DDW and I wasn't able to attend the funeral. I have thought about you--and especially the children--many times since he passed. My father died suddenly when I was a teenager, so I have a soft spot for kids that have to deal with losing a parent at such a young age. Doug was such a great guy to have around--smart, humble, and easy-going. He was always one of my favorites at Salix, and always will be. There will never be another Doug.
Antonia Valakas
May 27, 2013
Dear Sandra: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Toni Valakas
May 21, 2013
Please know we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
The Northcutt Family
Amelia Whaley Williams
May 21, 2013
Sandra, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. God will comfort you all this time of need. We could not be there but do know you have been in our prayers and hearts.
April Sellers
May 21, 2013
Kevin and family so sorry for your lost, I pray that God will give each of you comfort in this sorrow. All in my thoughts and prayers
Holly & Kurt (Bettenhausen) Schlenker
May 21, 2013
Bettenhausen family,
We are sorry for your loss and we will pray for comfort at this time of sorrow.
May 21, 2013
Dear Sandra, Letha, Kevin & the children,
Our best memories of Doug go back to the times we spent in NC at the "Beach House". Our children were the same age as Doug and Kevin and spent many hours playing together. Thanks for being in our family and may God give you comfort in the days ahead. We will not forget you.
Richard & Maxine Bettenhausen
Rapid City, South Dakota
Kim Lapenski
May 21, 2013
Dear Bettenhausen family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Doug. He was one of my favorite people to work with at Salix. He was a great man and fun to work with. My thoughts are with your family.
Bertha Taylor-Miller
May 21, 2013
Sandra, praying for comfort and sending Hugs and prayers to you and your kids. Sorry we were unable to attend the services but just know you have been in my heart and my thoughts...Love, Hugs and Prayers!
Marshall and Bertha Taylor-Miller
May 21, 2013
Sandra,Allie and Jonathan, We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug, was such a great guy. I know his grandmother Anna Lee thought the world of him. I can remember Anna Lee and Mike could not wait for his next visit with them.
We are thinking of Doug's entire family.
Thinking of You
Janet,John & Patrick RIdgen and Margie Johnson
Hope MIlls, NC
Crystal Strickland
May 20, 2013
Sandra, Allie, and Jonathan, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you all. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. Crystal, Philip, Patrick, Brian, and Zoe Strickland
Gigi Donovan
May 20, 2013
All of us at Open Door love you and will do anything to be of comfort. God Bless you all.
May 20, 2013
Sandra, the service today was beautiful! We always remember your family was one of the first we met when we moved into the neighborhood 10 years ago. We could always find Doug in the cul de sac playing frisbee with Casey! It was so nice to meet neighbors who were fellow pharma industry veterans. In the past few years, we so much admired your family's strength and courage. And we always remember Doug telling us that there were people who had it much worse than he did. Such an inspiration! We love you all,
Amy & Gabe
May 20, 2013
Letha - it saddened me to read about your son in our paper today. I am so sorry about your loss especially with Doug Sr. not being there to comfort you. I don't know if you will remember me - Ingold from Homeowners. I am still there but also without Lee which passed away in 2001. If you ever in Fayetteville, call me and we have Lunch! Again, my deepest heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family. Ingold M. Payne, Fayetteville,NC
brad Harris
May 20, 2013
Im so sorry for your loss I go to school with Allie I send prayers to your family and for the lord to be with you
Crystl Oliveiro
May 20, 2013
Dearest Letha, I'm so saddened to hear about Doug's passing. It was an honor to have met him, and to be in his presence as he was the example of Endurance surrounded by grace and light. The wonderful fact is: he is with God now! My prayers and condolences to you, Sandra, Jonathan, Allie, and Kevin.
May 20, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan, Allie and the Bettenhausen Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I had the honor of meeting Doug while being an assistant coach, on one of Jonathan's baseball teams. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
~ Mendall Ireland
May 20, 2013
Letha
We are saddened to hear of Doug"s death. Our prayers are with you and his family. Please let us hear from you.
William & Catherine Julian
patty wilmoth
May 20, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan and Allie- I was so saddened to hear about Doug's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With sympathy- Patty (Salix QA)
May 20, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Mabel and Edward Larson
Albert & Dana Tuttle
May 20, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan, Allie, and Mrs. Bettenhausen we are sending thoughts and prayers from Wilmington. We are remembering Doug's beautiful smile...especially when he looked at you, Sandra. We know God's loving arms are surrounding you all during this time. May God's peace be with each of you. Know you are loved!!!
Lauretta Gibson
May 20, 2013
Mrs. Bettenhausen, Jonathan and family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Mrs. Gibson
Sanderson High School staff.
May 19, 2013
Sandra - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have been touched by you and Doug - your love, your life, your examples. We are truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely - Richard and Eurry Boris, Alex and Spencer
Sandra McNeil
May 19, 2013
Letha:
I was so saddend to hear of your son's passing. I know he left this life knowing he was loved, but I know there will be a big hole in your heart not having him with you. My heart goes out to you in this sad time.
Love,
Sandra McNeil
Maureen McGrail Dunkley
May 19, 2013
Was deeply saddened to hear of Doug's passing. The outstanding character, contagious smile and gentle manner I remember from high school, obviously served him well in his full, yet too short, life. Prayers and deepest sympathy to his beautiful family. It is obvious from the photos that Doug had much to be proud of and a great deal of love in his life.
Judy Christopher
May 19, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan and Allie my sincere sympathies to you in this loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Kruger
May 19, 2013
Sandra and family. So sorry for ur loss. Prayers, love and strength goes out to u and ur family. I have great memories of Doug. He will be truly missed.
Barbara Burr-Glass
May 19, 2013
Dear Sandra,Jonathon, & Allie, I know we have never met;however, my mom Ella Bettenhausen always updated me on Doug since I have two familiar areas in common.(Neurological Disease Multiple Sclerosis & a graduate from Pharmacy School. A happy memory that you may not know is that Kevin convinced me to ride the famous roller coaster at Kings Dominion 13 times! He may have screamed like a little girl but I did not notice because I screamed louder than a jet engine. Crazy things cousins will do. Sending prayers up for peace and comfort to you and all the people he touched. Love, Barbara Burr-Glass (Dothan, AL)
Reecia Phillips
May 19, 2013
Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 19, 2013
Dear Sandra, my deepest sympathies to you, your children and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My God cover you with his grace and forever more. Sincerely, Patti West James and Family
Bernice Trautman
May 19, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan and Allison, So sorry for your loss. I remember Douglas as a little boy when Uncle Edgar and Aunt Letha would come to ND to visit grandpa Oliver. My prayers of comfort are for you all and Aunt Letha and Kevin as well. Cousin, Bernice
May 19, 2013
Sandra,Jonathon and Allie, please know we are thinking of you and sending our prayers for comfort, strength, and peace for the entire family. Linda, Andy, Matt, and Drew McDonald
JIM IRELAND
May 19, 2013
Sandra,
My most sincere condolences to you and your children. It was my priveledge coaching baseball with Doug in the Raleigh Parks & Rec league. My thoughts are with you and your children.
May 19, 2013
Dear Sandra, Jonathan and Allie,
Our hearts go out to you as we know you have suffered a great loss. We will continually pray for peace and comfort for you as well as Doug's mother, brother, and extended family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Kelly & Kyle
Maria Ellis
May 19, 2013
Sandra, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am thinking of you all.
May 19, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan, & Allie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lauren, Daniel, James, & Jackson Edwards
May 19, 2013
Sandra, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In strength and love, Cindy Kirstein
Dawn Clines
May 19, 2013
Although I hadn't seen Doug in a long time, I always kept up with him via SusaN Britt. Doug and I spent many years in the same dept at GSK, and we even played some coed softball together. Doug was always working out and taking care of himself. He was a lot of fun to be around. My thoughts are with Sandra, his children, and the entire family. God bless Doug and each of you in this time of sorrow. He was surrounded by wonderful people.
May 19, 2013
I am so sorry. I remember fondly when I traveled to see my brother Edgar when he became ill; and how Doug, Sandra, and their lovely children drove over from Raleigh to visit with me. May God give you comfort during this very sad time..
Neil and Nancy Bettenhausen (San Diego, CA)
Gloria Herring Miller
May 19, 2013
Sandra, Allie & Jonathan, may God's loving arms surround you and support you during this time.
Pattie Bettenhausen-Buck
May 18, 2013
Sandra, Jonathan and Allison: I have never met you, but am encouraged by knowing how you loved and cared for your husband/father. Doug was my cousin, older than me by a year, and I remember visiting Fayetteville in the mid 70's. Doug gave me a ride on his motorcycle and I burned the inside of my leg on the exhaust pipe (I think!). Anyway, that scar was a constant reminder of a very fun day spent with my big and fun cousin Doug. May you be comforted by the thought that he is enjoying his heavenly body and in the presence of his Lord and Savior. I will keep you in my prayers as you continue your earthly lives, that God will give you peace and hope.
Aunt Leatha and Kevin: I am so sorry for another loss and pray that you will feel God's presence, knowing Doug is with his earthly father and heavenly Father. Thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Love, Pattie Bettenhausen-Buck
Billy and Barbara Outlaw
May 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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