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1930
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2020
Betsy Brown Obituary
October 19, 1930 - September 5, 2020
El Cajon
The Lord took Betsy home on September 5, 2020. She was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, to a naval officer and a loving homemaker who soon relocated their young family to La Mesa, California.Betsy grew up with three younger brothers. She graduated from Grossmont High School and San Diego State University, where she met the love of her life, Stewart Brown. They married in 1951. Betsy and Stewart designed and built a home in the foothills of El Cajon in 1966 where they raised their four children. She filled the home with love, laughter, and beautiful art for all her family and friends. An accomplished fine artist, Betsy's artwork graces the walls of her church and family and friends' homes. She was loved by all. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of Santa Sophia Church. Her other interests included travel, her book club, Bible study group, bridge group, and walking group. Betsy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all! She will be greatly missed! We love you!!! 9:30 a.m. Rosary, 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at Santa Sophia Catholic Church October 2, 2020.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation in Betsy's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Caitlin
September 12, 2023
I have a beautiful painting of Betsy's in my office in Missouri. I was wondering does she usually hide secret images in her paintings? Like far-off images in the trees or windows? Other than that, I really admire her work.
Melody Bennett
October 26, 2020
I adored Betsy so very much. I loved coming into her room and talking to her after I did her hair when she was in the retirement center. She was amazing and I love her cards and her pictures I have two of your cards left and they will be framed in my home with Love because she was so amazing!
Suzanne Levonian
September 21, 2020
I was in the neighborhood book club with Betsy for many years. She always had valuable insights and opinions about the book we were reading, but mostly I just enjoyed being with Betsy. She was a charming hostess and I loved viewing her latest paintings with her as a guide. Betsy was a gentle soul and was a joy to be with even when Parkinsons began to limit her mobility. My condolences to her family. I know you will miss her.
Lisa Shaw-Sanchez
September 20, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Betsy through my parents. My Mom was one of her sorority sisters at SDSU. Will miss her here on earth but what a wonderful Angel we now have in heaven! RIP Betsy. -Lisa Shaw-Sanchez
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