Betty Wertheimer Smith

Betty Wertheimer Smith of Dallas Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2012. She was surrounded by her family.
Betty was born April 7, 1929; to Jerome Wertheimer and Dorothy Wolfenstein at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She passed away at the age of 83 at Baylor Hospital. Betty is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert E. Smith; her son, Thomas Tevis of Lewisville, her daughters, Cynthia Tevis of Lewisville, and Kathy T. Moore and her husband Roger Moore of Bossier City, LA, and their children Jeremy Moore and his wife Lori of Bossier City, LA and Joshua Moore of Dallas, TX. Betty is also survived by her step children: Kendrick C Smith of Pembroke Pines, FL, Brian K Smith of League City, TX, and Jerine L. Sernberger of West Greenwich, RI and an extended family. Betty was preceded in death by her two brothers; Lewis Wertheimer and Robert Wertheimer and her youngest daughter, Mary L Tevis.
Betty graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946. Betty then received her BA, BS, and MA degrees from Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. Betty married Robert M. Tevis on May 30, 1954. Betty taught Physical Education in the Houston ISD, Nebraska State Teachers College and Texas Tech University. After receiving her Doctorate in 1972, she developed the Health Education Certification Program at Texas Tech. She started the first health education program to air on television. She received several awards for her program: "What in Health is Going On". She also taught at TWU and Dallas ISD. She worked at the American Heart Association and Scott Forsman publishing. She co-authored a college text book, "Decisions for Health" with Clint E. Bruess in 1985.
Betty received many awards during her career, including:
1975 Fourth Annual Communications Excellence Award for demonstrated communication excellence in reporting news and information about Texas Hospitals objectivity awareness and sensitivity.
1976 Bryant Memorial Award by Texas Public Health association.
1976 The State Honor Award from Texas Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
1978 Dwight D. Eisenhower award for Lay Volunteer from the American Heart Association
1981 Texas School Health Association Distinguished Service Award for Meritorious Service.
1984 John E. McGovern Award for Meritorious Contribution and Dedication to TSHA
1994 The Kitty Magee Outstanding Alumna Award from Texas Women's University
She also received the TAPHERD Honor Award
Betty was a member of the Lake Highlands United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Koinina Class. Betty was an active Duplicate Bridge player; playing at several local clubs and numerous tournaments. She was a Life Master.
Betty loved her high school and college classmates and loved planning the reunions. She also loved collecting Snow Village houses and had a Christmas store called The Holiday House. She also enjoyed square dancing. She was a member of several book clubs.
Betty Wertheimer Smith never met a stranger. As all of us that knew her could attest, she always found a way to make a connection with people that she met in life. Betty had an extensive network of friends and kept in touch most everyone she ever knew. She will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Services for Betty will be on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church at 11:00 am. Visitation for friends and family will be held at Sparkman Hillcrest on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 4:00-6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Highlands United Methodist Church, 9015 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75238.