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for Betty Jameson
Lisa
December 7, 2012
I recall that story David told, He's My Brother, we were good neighbors and friends with Betty and Mary Lena in Delray Beach. Going to their house to "play" was like being in a dreamland for me as a kid. Betty did some fabulous art and even painted a portrait of Our Brother James. The whole family was talking last night about how much these two wonderful women had such a significant impact on our lives. We had fun and learned so much, about golf, art, and tried so many new foods at their house including collard greens, pimento cheese, ranch dressing, and black beans and rice. I loved being able to step in that large vat of wet clay Mary Lena had in the "pot shop" squishing my toes around and giggling like the girl I was. We also had many lessons on how to "throw" on the wheel. I think of You both often and even more around the holidays, it was a pleasure to have spent so many of them with You both. God Bless!
Lynne Keyes
June 21, 2009
How blessed I am to have known you. What a wonderful lady, golfer & BRILLIANT ARTIST!
Joann Prentice
February 27, 2009
Betty was one of my best friends. She was quite a lady and great golfer. She played for the love of the game. I will miss her. She will always be with me when I look at the painting she gave me.
Sherri Turner
February 23, 2009
Although I met Ms. Jameson only briefly at the 50th anniversary LPGA celebration I want to thank her for her generosity and hard effort in making our LPGA tour what it has become in the 21st century. She and earlier pioneers gave so very much of themselves so we could all benefit and live our dreams in womens golf. From what I understand she was a genuine lady who loved life and making it better for others. Thank you Ms. Jameson for helping make my dreams a reality. Sherri Turner
Sandra Eriksson
February 18, 2009
Happy you found your way back to the Delray Beach Golf Club...the best munie in golfdom.... your presence for the last 15 years has meant a lot to all of us. Forgive me for putting you in assisted living and for taking away your car and its keys! And, when we meet again your 'most sincere apologies' will be graciously accepted! BTW, Mary Lena, Glenna Collett (Vare) and Tommy (Armour) are on the first tee... plenty happy that their fourth is rare'n to go... swing away... Hallelujah Bessie Mae.... keep a toe in the door as I'll be looking for arms around...and every once in a while, put brush in hand and paint our Delray sky...Hallelujah, peace at last. xxxooo
Amie Bierman Kasner
February 17, 2009
Today is your day "Princess". You will always be in my heart. I will treasure our memories forever!!! Arms around...
Sue Fishman
February 17, 2009
I have heard so much about Betty (Princess) through my dear friend Amie. She loved her so much and enjoyed the numerous hours they spent together. Although I never had the fortune of meeting her, I feel a true sense of loss for all who did. May she rest in peace and her memory live on forever.
pat bradley
February 17, 2009
Dear Betty, thank you so much for your love and sacifice for the game and for our lpga. so many of us have truly benefitted. my prays are with you and i know our fairways will cross again some day.
Jacque Cooper
February 16, 2009
Thank you for helping to make women's golf what it is today. We have all benefited from your commitment to this great sport.
Janet Dearcopp
February 15, 2009
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond's gift of snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the autumn's gentle rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. (Native American Poem)
Betty's grip, front view, using her cane 11/07
February 14, 2009
Betty and Peggy Bell May '07
February 14, 2009
In May '07
February 14, 2009
The funniest man ever!
February 14, 2009
The true meaning of "Arms Around"
February 14, 2009
"Amazing!"
February 14, 2009
Betty & Nancy
February 14, 2009
Betty & Donna
February 14, 2009
My Princess
February 14, 2009
February 14, 2009
Jamie Far & Betty
February 14, 2009
Betty & Si Ri Pak
February 14, 2009
Kim Shipman
February 14, 2009
Thank you for your ambition and will to be yourself, and to express yourself as an individual and pioneer in the golf world. As you pursued your dreams with gusto, you and your friends made possible every dream of every girl that will ever hold a golf club, and advanced every hope of being a lady while being fiercely competitive. My hat is off to you that while you were just being yourself, you ended up being a legend.
Jean Platt Spencer
February 13, 2009
So sorry to hear of Bettys' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, including those LPGA family members who remained connected with her. Thanks for our roots Betty, we appreciate your blazing the trail!
Molly Price
February 13, 2009
The Women's Texas Golf Association (WTGA) recognizes Betty Jameson's accomplishment in winning our State Amateur Championship for four consecutive years, 1936-1939. We take great pride in claiming Betty as "one of our own".
Betty as Women's Texas Golf Assn State Amateur Champion
February 13, 2009
Cheryl Pastore
February 13, 2009
I first met Betty at the World Golf Hall of Fame for the LPGA 50th Anniversary Celebration. She and I explained the proper grip at the golf clinic, which was held on the range. We had a great time and she was a class act. I will miss her sense of humor.
Jody Sutton
February 13, 2009
As a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame staff, I was lucky to meet and spend some time with this lovely lady. She was always gracious and remembered names too! She was loved by many and all who knew her are blessed with warm memories.
bobbi
February 13, 2009
I met Betty through my daughter Amie. We had some laughs together and she gave me a book of poetry and signed some golf balls for my husband. She certainly was ahead of her time. Rest in peace
Hollis Stacy
February 13, 2009
I own a stunning portrait of our beloved Betty. I stared at it and saw her beautiful eyes 'lasered' forward, her hands placed perfectly on the club, her posture perfect and her left arm folded neatly against her body. She was a beautiful lady dressed to perfection with a love for the game like no other.
There is and will never be anyone like Betty.
See you later Betty.
Hollis Stacy
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Betty & Morgan
February 13, 2009
107.9 Morning Crew, Paul Raffa & Betty
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Annette Thompson
February 12, 2009
Betty Jameson, the legend, the golfer, the artist, was first and foremost, Betty Jameson the lady. Full of life, often firey and always living life to the fullest, you asked little but gave much. Women's golf has lost a pioneer; those of us who knew you have lost a friend. Rest in Peace; you now have a grip on eternity!
Tish Goodspeed
February 12, 2009
Betty, You are a wonderful, no-nonsense gal, and I'm so glad you and I got to know each other over the past few years. When you said, "Let's check out your swing!" I was thrilled and honored to take your instruction - our last outing was only a month ago. You brought such wonderful energy to everything you did. I'm so glad we're pals as we always will be. I'll never swing a club without thinking of you.
CLARE GORDON
February 12, 2009
THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING A ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN'S GOLF, I LOVE THE GAME AND HAVE PASSED IT ON TO MY DAUGHTERS. WOMEN LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN SO INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING YOUNG WOMEN TO ENJOY GOLF..MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
CLARE GORDON
Dennis Duffner
February 12, 2009
Thank you for making the LPGA what it is with your vision. We will all be poorer for losing you.
Marie Claire De Bortoli
February 12, 2009
Thank you Betty for everything you gave for the LPGA.
I only knew you for a brief period, but I will always remember your smile and your joy in life
Brenda Myers
February 12, 2009
I was fortunate to have met Ms. Jameson once at an LPGA dinner event. I will never forget the crowd of LPGA professionals who gathered as she enthusiastically showed a young rookie in attendance "her grip". Her gentle grip with her characteristic hands was so respectfully admired by her peers. I regret not being able to see the art those hands created as well. May she rest in peace.
Vicki Phillips
February 12, 2009
I am fortunate enough to have had a grip lesson from Betty in the lobby of the hotel at the celebration of the LPGA's 50th Anniversay . All it took was a Marks a lot, Betty and my hands. Everytime I use what she showed me I stripe it long and straight. Betty's enthusiasm was monumental and it caught me. Thank you Betty for creating history that I'm grateful to be a part of. You will be sorely miss.
"H.B." Duntz-MacArthur
February 12, 2009
The name Betty Jameson was the first golf professional ladies name I had ever heard as a youngster from my golf instructor, Tom Creavy, of Saratoga Spa, NY, who in his lessons would tell stories of the Golfing Greats. I was thrilled to finally meet "Legend Betty" at age 21 in 1972 when Tom introduced me to her at the Delray Beach Country Club. Thank you Betty for your vision which fueled my dreams to join the LPGA tour in 1975.
Beth Daniel
February 12, 2009
I am fortunate to have spent some time around Betty over the years here in Delray Beach. Her passion for the game of golf flowed from her. It seems like every time I hit balls around her she would always tell me to correct something in my grip. The grip was so important to her because it seems her hands were made to have a golf club in them.
Thanks for all of the great memories, and for your love of a game that you passed along to all of us.
Jennifer Cully
February 12, 2009
Thanks to Betty and the other founders of the LGPA who gave female golfers opportunity to play and be seen in the public eye. Her spirit and love of the game of golf will be truly missed. My sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Pat O'Brien Dowd
February 12, 2009
Betty Jameson made each of us smile for those of us who had the pleasure of meeting her. Her spirit will live on.May she rest in peace.
Penny Pulz
February 11, 2009
Thankyou Betty and Mary Lena for your generous hospitality to a spunky Aussie kid, fresh off the plane whose dream was to play on the LPGA in America. Ms Betty, your love of life has stayed in my memory all these years
God bless and I will see you in heavan
Penny Pulz
Vicki Goetze-Ackerman
February 11, 2009
Thank you so much for paving the wave for woman like myself to have a future playing a sport that they truly love to play. You are an inspiration to us all. God bless.
Judy Rogers
February 11, 2009
Betty thanks for all you did for women's golf. My life was better for knowing you and I will miss the hugs you gave me when I would see you at the Delray Beach golf club.
Jan Ferraris
February 11, 2009
Some of my favorite memories of Betty and Mary Lena was playing golf with them at the Par 3, Barwick Golf Club, and admiring Betty's hands on the golf club. She placed them on so softly and perfectly on the club. I've never seen anything like it, before or since. As one of the youngest members of the LPGA at the time, Betty was so wonderful and warm and watched over me (or so she thought). She shared many of her wonderful and colorful stories about the early days of the Tour. I'm hoping you and Mary Lena and Lucy are playing some wonderful golf up in heaven. I will miss you!
Reuben Hale
February 11, 2009
For several years Betty studied art from me at Palm Beach Community College. She pursued her art as diligently as she did golf and loved improving and learning. Betty and some students and I would usually go to lunch after each class and the students and I enjoyed her being with us. I never got to play golf with her although we talked about it some. I wish I could have been in her league in golf. I admired Betty and will miss her.
Al Cook
February 11, 2009
I knew Betty casually as I frequented the gas station that she did business with in the early 2000s. She was a charming lady with a quick witt. We always talked of her golfing days. I would go online and find things for her regarding her golfing in the day. She will be missed.
Sherri Steinhauer
February 11, 2009
The LPGA players will forever be indebted to the path you paved for all of us. During our first Player Meeting this week in Hawaii, we had a moment of silence, and the message for the night in your honor was for all players to act “Founder Like” for 2009….we hope the message sticks for years to come. Thank you for giving us the solid foundation for us to learn. You will be missed but your memory will be with us forever. God Bless you.
Sherri Steinhauer
Donna Caponi-Byrnes
February 11, 2009
Without Betty as a Founder we in the LPGA would not be where we are today Best regards to her family
amy alcott
February 11, 2009
i am very thankful that betty jameson touched my life. her love for the game, kindness, wit and jovial view of life was something you just wanted to be around. betty simply let the world enjoy her every day.
my blessings and thoughts to betty's family.
Mary Lou Crocker
February 11, 2009
You had the most perfect golf grip ever and you loved it when I ask you to show me your beautiful hands on the golf club. What a smile! Your wonderful youthful free spirit will always be in my memories.
Patty Jordan-Smith
February 11, 2009
Betty, your passion for the game of golf and the spirit of the game gave those who followed both an opportunity and a standard of excellence. Thank you, you are forever remembered!
Barnie Wentworth
February 11, 2009
Betty was a great friend of my mother, Barbara B. Stewart, who supplied Betty with laughter, artist secrets, and lots of clothes! Betty and M.L. were at our house alot in Florida. I always got golfing tips and lessons and a special treat, Betty gave me her Ginty club, which I love and use every time I play. Betty was a character and a delight to be with. She will be missed.
Rose Naliaka
February 11, 2009
Betty, for the love of the game of golf, you and your friends had a vision and courage to start under difficult conditions what would be the most celebrated and successful women’s golf organization in the world. As the first Kenyan to directly benefit from LPGA, I am very grateful and proud for all you did for women’s golf.
Mary Murphy
February 10, 2009
It is incredible to see the grace, dignity,commitment and backbone in our founding members. Every following generation of players should thank God for the courage of these women who cared enough to make something out of their dreams for all of us to follow ours. What a reunion is going on in heaven right now! God Bless Betty Jameson.
Bonnie Bryant
February 10, 2009
Thank you Betty for your love of the game and your love of life.You pioneers gave me the chance for my dreams to come true.We thank you for women's golf.My prayers are with your loved one's.
Rowena Zubieni, T&CP
February 10, 2009
So sorry for your loss. There is an Eskimo Legend that helped comfort me when I lost a loved one.
Eskimo Legend
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky...
But, rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Kathryn Young-Robyn
February 10, 2009
Betty,
I had the privledge of meeting you two years ago at your tournament in Del Ray Beach. You still are encouraging others with your zest and pizazz. Thank you for the smile you bring to my heart when I am reminded of you.
Amie and Betty- thanks for all you did for her
February 10, 2009
Kathy Farrer
February 10, 2009
Dear Betty,
I am so grateful I got to know you. Thank you for making the LPGA Tour available to me. I doubt you thought you were making history in those early days that were not so easy.
Jane Crafter
February 10, 2009
As an Australian who came to the US to play on the LPGA, it would not have been possible without someone like Betty Jameson who paved the way. To have known her is indeed a blessing, and I am so sad to hear of her passing, and sorry I cannot attend her service as I am back in Australia now for their tournaments. She was a wonderful lady, amazing golfer and a wonderful artist as well. Rest in peace Betty. You will be missed by us all. Thankyou for your pioneer spirit.
Martha Nause
February 10, 2009
For those of us who benefited from Betty's pioneering spirit and courage I will be forever grateful. Though my time on the tour was after Betty had retired and I never got the chance to know her I give my sincerest and heartfelt thanks for paving the way, which allowed the rest of us the opportunity to follow our dreams.
Ingrid Stokes
February 10, 2009
God is smiling down on all of us right now because he knows he got a good one in you. I never had the pleasure of meeting you, however, I was touched by all you did for our organization. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your journey to eternity. Many thanks and blessings to your family.
Patty Sheehan
February 10, 2009
Thanks to Betty and the other pioneering women in the early years of the WPGA and LPGA. Their love, passion and perseverence mowed the way for all who followed in their footsteps. Where would we be without them and Betty? She was as lovely in her later years as she was glamorous in her younger years. Thank you Betty, and say hi to all your fellow players that have preceded you to heaven!
Sandra Post
February 10, 2009
Thanks for always having such flare and style. The hats and skirts had such individuality. I just loved playing with you in San Antonio years ago. Many thanks for being there to help guide the LPGA.
Judy Whitehouse
February 10, 2009
Thanks for being you, Betty, and for being part of our golfing world. You enriched us.
Jane Woodworth Read
February 10, 2009
Those of us who followed in Betty's footsteps, will be forever grateful for the path she paved for us. A true pioneer and legend of the game who always had a smile, a kind word, and a willingness to council those who followed after her. Rest in peace, Betty, we shall miss you.
Joyce Benson
February 10, 2009
Blessings to you always now that you are with our Lord!
Penny Zavichas
February 10, 2009
Betty,
You were a quiet dignity in a sport that often is overcome with massive ego's. A class act, who in my case, never held back in helping novice instructors find their way. I admired your style on the course and really would have cherished more time to see you play. Your kind are always missed. Eternal Memory.
Penny Zavichas
LPGA
Suzanne Strudwick
February 10, 2009
Thank you for making it possible for so many young women around the world to enjoy a career in golf. You paved the way for us all. I only got to meet you personally twice but your gracious personallity left a lasting impression. Thank you Betty.
Oneda Castillo
February 10, 2009
What a wonderful beautiful lady. I am so blessed to have known her. The LPGA is great because of her pioneering spirit. Thank You Betty
Gloria Ehret
February 10, 2009
Thank you Betty for your love of the game and your perserverence. Without you the tour wouldn't exist today.
I only knew you for a brief period, but I will always remember how gentle you were.
We will miss you.
Renee Powell
February 10, 2009
Betty Jameson helped to give so many of us a career in golf. Her great spirit will be missed. I am so pleased I was able to get to know her just a little.
Many blessings to her family.
Patti Benson
February 10, 2009
An LPGA Founder and Pioneer who paved the way for all members of the LPGA. Thank you Betty. We will be forever indebted to you for your passion and joy in golf and in life. God speed.
Judy Dickinson
February 10, 2009
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
David
February 10, 2009
Just yesterday I saw my neighbor in his back yard hitting plastic golf balls with his son who couldn’t be more than five years old. After talking with him about our sprinklers, and acknowledging his young sons good swing, I told him that I had received my first golf club from a woman in my old neighborhood who was a professional golfer.
The next morning I read the news of Betty’s death.
I always knew Betty was a golfer, but thought of her as an artist. Her golf career had long been over when I knew her, and she was a woman who had scared me once because I didn’t take proper care of her lawn mower, and pottery wheel, while she was out of town.
She lived with “M.L.” back in those days, and the two of them left an indelible print on my upbringing. She was a woman who opened her door to us as kids, and became friends with my parents. She, and M.L. gave me that club, and the memory of hitting balls in my backyard with Betty’s encouragement, is vivid.
Ed Smilow
February 9, 2009
Golf would not have been the same without Betty. A true pioneer who paved the way for all women in sport with quiet dignity. What love and grace. Thank you Betty.
Anne Jones
February 9, 2009
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Memories of good times and the love of family and friends will encourage you in the days and months ahead.
Ronnie Dunayer
February 8, 2009
Without you we would all not be here in the world of golf. You were always a lady and a class act.
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