Elizabeth Betty' Ortlieb
October 24, 1931 - September 5, 2020
La Jolla
On Saturday, September 5, 2020, Elizabeth Betty' Ortlieb, loving mother of four children, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88.Betty was born on October 24, 1931, in Hollywood, California, to Charles and Elizabeth (Stearns) Dodge. She attended Bishop's school in La Jolla, graduating in 1949. She received her teaching degree and credential from San Diego State College (now SDSU) in 1953. She married Martin B. Ortlieb, and they moved to Del Cerro, where they adopted and raised their four children: Randy, Fritz, Kristine, and Karen.Betty joined the Thursday Club in Point Loma with her mother-in-law Katherine Ortlieb and remained a member for life, making many lifelong friends there. She joined the Zlac Rowing Club on Mission Bay and regularly attended meetings and supported their fundraisers for decades.Betty loved nature. She built a beautiful mountain home in Cuyamaca, and she generously supported the Nature Conservancy and other nature agencies. She also cared for her beloved dogs Cobber, Buddy, Freckles, Max, and Kelsey.Betty had the gift of hospitality and was a gracious hostess. She always welcomed everyone to her parties, old friends and new, and she became fast friends with her new neighbors in Oceanside. She was a regular in a neighborhood bridge group, and hosted many parties for friends and family at her residence in Oceanside and her mountain home in Cuyamaca for nearly 30 years.Betty loved music and theatre. She played violin and piano, provided music lessons and instruments for all of her children and grandchildren. She loved to attend concerts and plays and was a subscriber to the San Diego Symphony and North Coast Repertory Theatre, where she enjoyed attending their shows with friends and family.She was a faithful Christian, attending College Park Presbyterian Church where all four children were baptized, First Presbyterian Church in San Diego, and then First Presbyterian Church in Oceanside.Betty was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Eleanor Dodge, and her niece Kathleen (Sullivan) Rogers. She is survived by her sister Eleanor Barbey of La Jolla; her four children and their spouses, Susan Karibian Ortlieb, Britta Ortlieb and Marc Jones; her nine grandchildren, Oliver, Jasmine and Angela Ortlieb, Lindsey Bond, Eric Ortlieb, Shanell and Trey Jones, and Baxter and Vincent Orvell, and her nephew John Sullivan.Betty did not want a funeral service. Her ashes will be scattered at sea. The family plans to scatter her ashes at sea and will invite those that knew Betty to share their memories of her beautiful life. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight
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Judie Keenan
October 1, 2021
I met Betty through my sister's best friend, Karen Ortlieb Jones. From the time I met Betty, she was so warm and inviting and I had the privilege to go to Betty's beach house and stay a couple of times. Betty was the hostess with the mostest. She was a beautiful soul and even though I didn't get to see her often, I learned adjectives had a heart pig hold and would do anything for anyone with pen arms. All my prayers and blessings go out to her family. RIP Betty. Love you Condolences too hey whole family.
Kristie L Ritchey
Friend
September 24, 2020
Thinking of Mrs. O brings a smile to my face every time and tears of love and appreciation. I treasure all the memories. Such good good memories. So grateful for her cheerful and welcoming heart.
Sending prayers to all of you Ortliebs.
Laurie Zampese Lavache
September 24, 2020
Betty Ortlieb was remarkable in so many ways. She has been a part of my life since Elementary School -so I know her and her family very well she was sometimes like a second mom to me and I will miss her sooooo much.
She was caring, loving, smart, practical and strong – a great role model for those who knew her!
Betty’s spirit lives on through her children, grand children and her many friends.
Rest in Peace Mrs. O –knowing that the world is a better place because you were in it!
Bill Calhoun
Friend
September 23, 2020
Judith keenan
September 20, 2020
Betty was another mom to us. She was kind, loving, honest, always was ready for any situation. She made a home for her family! She made us feel at home, in her homes. I always felt privileged to hanging with the Ortliebls. And that is why we called ourselves the Belchliebs! I love you guys! Hang together tight!
Dana M Ring
Neighbor
September 19, 2020
Betty was the most gracious inclusive woman I knew! Thank you for the love you showed all of my family! We will miss your welcoming spirit!
Susan Bird
Friend
September 19, 2020
William McColl
September 19, 2020
I have only wonderful memories of this lovely lady. I will miss you Betty
Kristin Zampese Blankartz
Friend
September 18, 2020
I will miss gracious Mom O. dearly.
Susan
Family
September 18, 2020
I am so happy I got to know Betty through Thursday Club. Enjoyed helping her host parties at her beach and mountain homes. She was always so kind!
Hugs for all her family in this difficult time.
Cindy Mead
Friend
September 18, 2020
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