Betty Lorraine Gilliland

Mom would be very proud that Mike and Mark and Ann encouraged me me to purchase her home surrounded by lush desert gardens in an exquisite historic neighborhood!Mom encouraged me to retire so I could fulfill my life through my art. She made that a possibility for me; here, in her former home, I have a workshop/ art studio!!
I am so grateful.
Thank you mother.
Thank you God

During our preteen years Bett y sometimes would come down from Silverton to Durango. She would stay at our house and we would sleep in one bed. So, we had a lot of fun sharing experiences and talking all night.
After she graduated she came down to Durango where my mother got her a job as a telephone operator. During those years she lived with us so we had a chance to become very close.

My cousins Betty, Tom Burchfield, my sister Barbara and myself were practically raised together. Between our grandparents and my parents we had a great childhood. As the youngest I always felt like I had older siblings and love them as such. Herm

Many years ago when Betty was visiting family members in Denver, CO area. our elder daughter about two years became quite ill with fever. Nurse Betty, my husband's first cousin, put her in a tepid bath and kept putting a wet cloths on her face. The child was screaming and scowling at Betty. For years to come Betty would say; "I surly hope Alyson doesn't recall that experience". We parents of course most grateful. Only one of so many fine memories. Blessings family: Linnea Zueck

My deep condolences to Betty's family.
She was a dear friend and colleague who's loving spirit remains in my heart.