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Bette Smaldone Obituary

Bette (Taylor) Smaldone, beloved Mother and cherished friend, danced into the presence of the Lord on Friday, March 7th, 2008. Bette was born on May 23, 1926, in Ansley, Nebraska. She married Robert Smaldone in 1952, and follows him in death. They are survived by: Nicki Marie Smaldone, and Patrick Reyner Smaldone and his wife Susan, of Denver. The odds of the Rockies winning the World Series this season improved significantly with Bette's arrival in heaven! There will be a Rosary at 9:30 am and Mass at 10 am Wednesday March 12th at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Avenue, in Denver's Sheridan neighborhood. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W. 44th Avenue, in Wheatridge. The family will host a reception at the church following the interment. Bette's strong faith, and positive caring spirit will always be treasured. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation or the Denver Teachers' Club.

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Published by Denver Post on Mar. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bette Smaldone

19 Entries

Linda Meyer

April 9, 2008

Nicki, Sue & Pat, No words can express the loss felt. Bette was such an inspiration and a beautiful person. I loved her like a mother, mentor, playmate and friend. She's Dancing with the Stars when not playing cards or watching the Rockies. God Bless.

Barbara Pontarelli

March 21, 2008

I was saddened to hear about the loss of your mother.

With Sympathy.

Ken Gordon

March 20, 2008

Nicki and Pat,
I am truely sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember her as far back as a young child. I am Bev and Vance's son Ken, and you just know a special person when you meet one. Bette was that person. Remember to celebrate her life as she smiling on you always. God bless you, my prayers are with you all.

Ken

lori santistevan

March 18, 2008

Nicki and Pat,
We were all very saddened to hear about your mom, and we wish to extend our sympathies and love to you. We pray God be your comfort and grant you both peace until you meet with her once again. May she dance in His presence and bask in His love!

In Jesus,
The Jansen family
Elsie, Lori, Wayne and Wade

Charlean Schubert

March 17, 2008

Dear Nicki & Pat,

My name is Charlean Smith Schubert and I lived across the street from your Mom & grandparents at 4545 Raleigh St. Bev Wilson Gordon, my brother Clint (Butch) Smith were all buddies.

You Mom was a delight and pure sunshine with her smile. I wanted you
to know that your Mom lent me her beautifull satin wedding dress so I could be married on June 9, 1956, in Denver. Your Mom's kindness was like a miracle to me and my Mom, Myrtle Smith, as we could not afford a dress. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. God bless you all.

Bev Gordon

March 16, 2008

Nicki and Pat
Vance and I are so sorry to hear of Bette's passing. I loved her like a sister. She was such a joy to be around and brought sunshine to everyone who knew her. I know she was so proud of her children.
We last saw her and you Nicki when Steve passed away. It brought back old times. Love, Bev and Vance

Mary Hamilton-McClellan

March 14, 2008

Pat & Nicki,
What a wonderful Inspiration Bette was for all that knew her.
You do not know me but I have known your Mom since she was a beautiful young lady and before she married.
She lived with her parents on Raleigh St. across the street from the Wilsons(Margaret,Orval,Beverly,Steve) they were part of my family. Beverly and I grew up together like sisters and when I would go over to her house she and I would often go over and talk with Bette. I have many memories of her and your grandparents.
She was always such a strong,sweet,loving person and how fortunate you were to have her as your Mother.
She will be missed not only by you her family but by all who knew and also loved her.
God bless you all.
Mary McClellan

Brenda, Rebekah and Alex Mustain

March 14, 2008

Dear Nicki, Pat and Sue,
What a wonderful woman your momma was. Every time I saw her she was happy and positive and exuded such love and warmth.

You each so honored her by the love and caring you gave to her. She was as blessed by you as you were by her.

God bless you and keep you all.
Love,

Tammi Belden

March 13, 2008

Dear Pat, Sue, & Nicki,
It has been many years since I last saw Bette. My Aunt attends Holly Name and has kept me up-to-date with the Smaldone family over the years. Your Mom was a wonderful, happy, positive, vivacious, caring woman. I have thought of her often over the past 20 some years. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Tammi Belden (Bunnell)

Karen Dodge

March 13, 2008

Pat & Sue,
Bette sounds like a truly special lady! I'll let my Mom know that another Rockies' fan is where she can make a real difference with her support. Sounds as thought Mom and Bette share the kindred spirit of undying support of their Beloved Rockies!! Wishing you the peace, comfort, and smiles of treasured memories,

Tara & Jason Beattie

March 12, 2008

Pat, Sue, and Nicki,
We are sorry for your loss. I would have loved to have met Bette. She sounded like a wonderful human being! I hope your memories of great times will comfort you all!
Tara & Jason Beattie

Cehri Key (Osieczanek)

March 12, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother on behalf of my mother, Marian Osieczanek. She considered Bette one of her dearest friends at Holy Name Church and spoke all the time about what a positive, wonderful lady she was! My mom is still in a rehab facility following a stroke she recently suffered, and was heartbroken by the news of Bette's passing. She was upset, too, that she could not attend her funeral today. Please know you've been in our thoughts and prayers since we first received the terrible news. We truly hope that precious memories of her will help ease your pain during this time of sorrow and loss.

Lovingly, The Osieczanek Family

Derek, Tambralyn, Madison, & Kaila Peterson

March 12, 2008

Pat & Sue-
We are sorry for your loss. While people may pass on, their memories are cherished forever.
God Bless.
Lots of Love,

Betty and Bob Smith

March 11, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Bette was a cheerful neighbor; I will miss looking up to see her smiling face and gentle wave as she tapped on the picture window when I left my home.

Pamela Cruz

March 11, 2008

Nikki, Pat & Sue,

We will truly miss Bette. She always warmed our hearts and enlightened our heads. Our thoughts are with you now and always.

Lots of Love,
Team Cruz

Robin Brookshier

March 11, 2008

Ms. Bette was an amazing woman and will be missed greatly by everyone she knew.

May God Bless !!!!

Larry and Grenda Lutgen

March 11, 2008

Nicki and Pat,
We loved our old neighborhood on Greenwood PL. and special memories of your mother. I remember one time I was having a craft day. We were all learning how to make feather flowers...you can tell how long ago that was!! And your mother came with the always "smile" on her face. We gals managed to get her safetly down the stairs and back up. She was special to all the knew her. May you carried on her legacy. Grenda and Larry Lutgen

Lisa Wright

March 11, 2008

Sue & Pat
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories that you shared together bring your family together at this difficult time.
Rob and Lisa Wright

Brad Bawden

March 11, 2008

Bette,
The most beautiful person I've ever know in my intire life, both inside and out. I loved her with all my heart and will miss her dearly. The most positive person that I have ever met. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was an angel of God.

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