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Elizabeth "Betty" (Way) Lampe, 93, of Wyomissing PA, passed away on August 11, 2013 at 8:40 p.m. Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 1, 1919.
Betty was a talented ballet dancer who attended Drexel University. During World War II she worked at the Philadelphia Navel Shipyard, while her husband William Sr. served with the U.S. Army Corps.
Widowed in 1965, Betty worked as a single mother, raising her three children, Bill, Randy, and Barbara in West Lawn, PA. She retired from her final job at The Reading Hospital in 2004.
She is remembered by her friends and family as a courageous woman with an indomitable spirit and zest for life and activity.
Betty is survived by her children; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Rita Way of Broomall, PA; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; as well as all her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Florence Way, her brother, Bill Way, and her sister, Peggy Way.
By her request, there will be no funeral services and her ashes will be scattered by her family at a future time at her beloved Ocean City, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Life Choice Care and Comfort (800)-557-7570 in her name thank you.
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Mark Atwood
August 21, 2013
I'm so sorry that we've lost Betty. I knew her for the past eight or nine years through her neighbor, Linda Minnick, a very old and dear friend. Betty was an amazingly sharp, engaging, interesting and FUN person! I never could believe she was in her late 80's and 90's! She had a level of energy and enthusiasm that made her seem ageless. She was so very good to Linda, and also to me and my children. We will miss her greatly, but look forward to seeing her again one day.
August 20, 2013
Thank you for being you when it was just what we all needed. We will always love you.
August 17, 2013
To our "God-given Angel" - our "adopted" second mom and grandma - We will never ever forget how special you were to us and we have such unbelievable precious memories of all our fun times with YOU! Your loving wonderful influence on all of us changed our lives and will never be forgotten. We will never be the same and will cherish these memories of you until we meet together forever in Heaven with Jesus over coffee and your extraordinary luscious Chocolate Ice Box Dessert with the lady fingers. (When 2 guys, now in their late 20's are excited about wanting to see you---you know you are doing something right!) What a legacy you have left us!
All our love and kisses with fondest memories -
Linda, Nancy, Russ, David, & Michael
Chet Kikla
August 17, 2013
You were an awesome House Mom to a lot of us in the Nursing Dorm at Reading Hospital. Loved talking to you Mrs Lampe. RIP
August 14, 2013
Dear Barb and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know how hard it is to lose the person who cared for you through your childhood and stood by you through adulthood. When my mother passed I was given a quote that meant so much to me..."when you mother becomes a memory your memory becomes a treasure". Remembers all the great times you shared with her. It will get you through. In my prayers, Carol Conrad (Denver, PA)
Linda Rahn
August 14, 2013
Sad to hear of Betty's passing. She was such a beautiful lady in all respects. I will miss our Christmas card exchanges over the last 15 years since I left the Wynnewood office. My thoughts are with her children and all who knew her.
August 14, 2013
So sad to hear about Betty's passing. I got to know her through her friend, my mother, Kitty Tibbetts. I will remember Betty as a gracious and interesting woman and will always appreciate the support she gave our family when my mother was ill. My thought are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Bev Brightbill
August 14, 2013
Barb, Randy and Bill, our family was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We all have fond memories of her when she lived in Whitfield.
Bill, Debbie ,Jeanne, Patti and Carol Boyer.
Richard Lampe
August 13, 2013
So sorry to hear about Aunt Betty's death. She was such a lovely person.
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