Elizabeth Willis Scholter

Elizabeth Willis Scholter

Elizabeth Scholter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2025.
Mattapoisett - Elizabeth (Bette) Willis Scholter passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 at the home Bette and Ed built. She was 88. Bette was born on February 17, 1937, daughter of Elton and Doris (Adams) Willis. She grew up in Needham and graduated with the Class of 1955. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Lesley University in 1959. On January 2, 1960, Bette married Edward A. Scholter, whom she met in Mattapoisett, where she spent her summers. Ed and Bette lived and raised two children, Ellen and Eric, in Mattapoisett. They enjoyed traveling around the world and experiencing many cultures.

Bette volunteered as a member of the New Bedford Rescue League board, Wampanoag Kennel Club, and served as a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum for 20 years.

Bette is survived by her daughter Ellen, and children Justin Gracia, Ethan Gracia, Anya Walker; and her son Eric and his wife Kim and their son Evan, son-in-laws Michael Gracia and Scott Walker, cousin Laura McLeod and her beloved cat, Randall.

Arrangements are private, In lieu of flowers please make a donation to an animal rescue of your choice.

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Roxanne Bungert

October 2, 2025

Bette and Ed were our next door neighbors for fourteen memorable years. Bette and I spent many an hour "settling the affairs of the world" sitting on the rocks on the property line. We had a wonderful neighborly relationship which turned into a long term friendship. We hold many unforgettable memories of a very special friendship with two unique

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