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Grace Elizabeth "Bette" Lopeman

1933 - 2023

Grace Elizabeth "Bette" Lopeman obituary, 1933-2023, Healdsburg, CA

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Fred Young Funeral Home - Healdsburg

718 Healdsburg Ave Ste F

Guerneville, California

Grace Lopeman Obituary

Bette, 89, passed away April 6, 2023. Bette was a long-time resident of Windsor and a staple at Healdsburg High School for over 30 years. She touched the lives of many students as a teacher's aide, coach and statistician for every sporting event she could attend. She was married to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Richard "Dick" Lopeman, for 45 years before he preceded her in death. She will be remembered for her quick wit, infectious laugh, soft spot for her dogs and love of Bette Boop. She is also preceded in death by her son, Kevin. Bette was a sports enthusiast, a passionate SF Giants, 49ers fan, avid knitter and never met a slot machine she didn't like. She loved family and attended every event she could. She is survived by her three children, Susan, Chuck, Shari (Mark), ten grandchildren whom she adored and eight great-grandchildren that she could never see enough pictures of.

A graveside burial at Santa Rosa Memorial Park will be held on April 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and will be open to anyone that would like to attend. A celebration of life will follow at the Holiday Inn in Windsor from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Humane Society in Healdsburg.

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Published by Healdsburg Tribune from Apr. 13 to Apr. 19, 2023.

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Danny Strawn

April 17, 2023

She will be missed so very much such a loving family. We all grew up together in Windsor. Blessings to her family and the McKenzie side. Also we will miss you

Melinda Barton

April 16, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss! I remember the Lopemans so well from when I was a student at HHS. They were truly special.

Jennifer Miller

April 16, 2023

Bette and her husband Rich were family to me growing up.
I still have the keychain they gifted me for my 1991 high school graduation from Healdsburg.
Bette was a sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking with her at my cousins birthday parties back in the day. Sending my condolences to the whole family.

Melodie Walts Jackson

April 15, 2023

Momma Lopeman was the biggest supporter of Shari's swimming and all of her swimmer teammates and friends. She was always at every meet routing on our relays and doing her part to support us. She was sweet to everyone. She will be missed. Big hugs to the Lopeman family.

Brian Sumpter

April 15, 2023

Bette was a great friend back during my high school days and among a lot of things she taught me was how to keep proper stats in baseball and football. And was she ever patient. Loved talking to her husband Dick about his minor league baseball days. Happy I was able to keep in touch with Bette through Facebook for the last few years. A great lady who will be missed.

Daryl Pearce

April 14, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Richard , Cheryl & Lisa Gutierrez

April 14, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patty Kirkendall

April 14, 2023

Memories of Bette from Healdsburg High School '68-'71. Those were the days weren't they. Rest in peace Mrs. Lopeman.

The Pigsley Family

April 14, 2023

Thinking of you all- There are so many happy memories to help you through this time. She was a wonderful lady with a big heart! Sending thoughts= The Pigsley family (Bev, Mike & Laura)

Stefanie Randolph

April 14, 2023

Hugs for all the Lopeman´s! I just love Bette..became friends when I was a student & cheerleader at HHS...she gave & gave & gave to our Hounds community & was always so pleasant! Thank you for sharing her with so many!!!

Penny Moon Rocha

April 14, 2023

Thank-You for the memories.
Rest Easy Mrs. Lopeman
I will miss you.

Susan Billings

April 13, 2023

My fondest memories of my mom Bette Lopeman, was the summers we spent in Guernville at her best friend´s cabin, walking to the Russian River having her put on Sea and Ski rolling out our mats and each of us kids had a towel and spending the days at the beach, was lots of fun and when dad could get away he would come up and stay sometimes, love and miss you very much mom.

Pat and Diane McDowell

April 13, 2023

Bette will remain forever in Pat and my hearts. He loved their interaction on the football sidelines. We will carry her memory with us always. Condolences to the family.

Desiree Thomas

April 13, 2023

Sending lots of love to all of you who are missing the wonderful Mrs. Lopeman. My heart is with you all.

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Santa Rosa Memorial Park

1900 Franklin Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

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Fred Young Funeral Home - Healdsburg

718 Healdsburg Ave Ste F, Guerneville, CA 95446

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