ELIZABETH ANN ORDWAY

ELIZABETH (BETTY) ANN ORDWAY A joyous reunion and a painful parting occurred at the same moment July 2, 2010, when Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Ordway was called home to be with the Lord. She was born in Santa Monica, CA, Dec. 4, 1941, to Paul and Floise Hine. She leaves behind her daughters, Carol, Barbara and Linda; grandchildren, Nicole, April, Sarah, Robbie, Monica, Jonathon and Melina; great-grandchildren, Joslynne, James, Lilyanne and Aiden; brothers, Paul Hine and wife, Kenny, and David Hine and wife, Jeanne; brother-in-law, Carl Ordway; sons-in-law, John Horton and Tony Marsh; grandsons-in-law, Carlos, Chris and Rich; and many others whom she loved and adored. She was a stay-at-home Mom until her youngest daughter entered high school, then went on to become proudly employed at Caltrans for 15 years, first as a stenographer, and with great ambition worked hard to become a Highway Design Engineer. Her family resided in Bloomington for 25 years, and after her retirement in 1998 she and her husband, Al, moved to Hesperia. There are no words to describe the everything that is perfect to every person she was. To all who knew her she was the best friend who could be leaned on at anytime and she always had the right thing to say to make it all better. A soft shoulder, compassionate heart, and sincere love were just a few of her great qualities that made her more loved than life itself. In 2009, just 1 1/2 years to losing her husband, Al, to a heart attack, Betty was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and two months later with pancreatic cancer. It would have been so easy to succumb to the disease and be at peace with those who went before her. However, she endured the treatments and bravely fought for her family. In her final year, she went on trips, rejoiced with two new great-grandchildren and witnessed a granddaughter's wedding. All this, on her own two feet, wearing the most amazing, radiant and unforgettable smile. Betty loved photography and was rarely seen without a camera. We will miss and regret the times we were stubborn whenever we heard "let me get a picture!" Her favorite hobby during retirement was genealogy, where she made many friends and found distant relatives. These people were not just acquaintances, they became family, and it would not have happened if it weren't for Betty's many hours of work and the ambitious desire to go to every library and read any transcript and books that were available. Above all, her greatest love was for our Lord Jesus. She received Christ as her Savior 40 years ago, and during her final days, she was a constant reminder of his glorious love, grace and promise of eternity in heaven. She was to her family a true gift from God and was the most amazing Wife, Mom, Grandma and G-G. Her voice, strength, drive, dedication to purpose and kindness will be missed every day. Now in the loving embraces of those who preceded her in death. She is joined with her parents, and husband of 49 years, Albert Ordway. In honor of her request, no services will be held. The family gives heartfelt thanks for everyone's prayers, and to the High Desert Visiting Nurse Association, and the Foremost Care wing A-5 staff for all their care and support. They are a true testament that angels walk among us.