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Bette Luckow

1934 - 2021

Bette Luckow obituary, 1934-2021, Boulder, CO

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

Bette Luckow Obituary

Elizabeth (Bette) Ellen Luckow was born 31 January 1934 in Stromsburg, NE to Lily and Paul James. Raised in a Swedish-speaking family, she learned English only upon attending school. She graduated as a member of the Honor Society of York High School (1951), Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing (1954), and at age 20 was the first & youngest licensed Registered Nurse in NE. Bette began her distinguished career at the Children's Hospital & Pediatric Group (San Joaquin, CA 1954). After relocating to Boulder (1962), she earned BSN, MS & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degrees (1964, 1970 & 1967 respectively) from the Univ. of Colo. Career highlights: Migrant Farm Council (1967); Coordinating Director, Developmental Evaluation Clinic, Boulder Health Department (1969-1982); Colorado Nurses Association President (1973); & BVSD Board of Education Treasurer (1973-74). She was a lifetime member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society; recognized as an Outstanding RN of America; & inducted into Who's Who of American Women & Who's Who of American Nurses. Bette is survived by her son & daughter-in-law Drs. Mike & Toshi Luckow, & grandchildren Maiko & Wendell; daughter Erin Viner & grandchildren, Amidan, Ma'ayan & husband Jonathan Hessen, & great-grandson Elai. Bette rescued so many fortunate puppies throughout her life, with Pepper as her most recent companion. A memorial (informal) at Bette's home (3111 14th St., Boulder) will be held Sunday 25 July 4-6 pm. If wished, donations can be made in Bette's name to the Colorado Humane Society.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Jul. 18, 2021.

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The Diner Family

July 31, 2021

Our deepest sympathy on Bette's passing. May her memory be for a blessing. Warmest Regards

Bob & Harriet Bartlett

July 23, 2021

We are so sorry to hear that Bette died. She was a good friend. We saw her in 2014 when we were in Boulder for a family reunion.

Eddie Brady

July 21, 2021

I knew Bette through the Boulder Elks Lodge. She was a very special and caring lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends!

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Linda Helm McDonell & husband

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Shiley & Jack Quella

July 18, 2021

We have many fond memories of times with Bette. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to her family.

Dennis Buck

July 18, 2021

Bette always treated each kid on the block as one of her own. Yes, your mom yelled and comfort me many times over the years. A special person, indeed.

Linda Gruidel

July 18, 2021

I am very saddened to learn of Bette's passing. I worked closely with her at the Boulder County Evaluation Clinic at the Health Department. I learned much from Bette. I especially enjoyed all her various stories as she had experienced and met many people in her life. My thoughts are with her family. I am sorry I can not attend the memorial service as we are out of town that day.

Phil and Jody Saba

July 18, 2021

We are so sorry to hear the news our thoughts and prayers go to the family we have so many wonderful memories of her!

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