Georgia Leota "Lee" Betts

Georgia Leota "Lee" Betts May 1, 1922 - November 10, 2008 SALEM - Lee Betts was born in Turlock, California. She passed away November 10 at Applewood Retirement Center in Salem. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's degree and received her Masters from Stanford University. Lee served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946, stationed in Washington, D.C. Lee Redewill married Lester Betts on January 23, 1954 in Yuma, Arizaona. They resided in California, where Lee taught Elemetary Education for many years. During their marriage of 50 years, Lee and Les traveled in ten European countries, as well as Canada, Alaska, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Tahaiti, and the Carribean. Lee and Lester moved to Oregon, where they were active in the Elks Lodges in many capacities. Lee was an active member and the Past President of the Ladies of Keizer Elks, a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a Charter Member of the Salem Emblem Club at the Salem Elks Lodge, and belonged to a Sequel Literature Membership Club. Lee volunteered at the Salem Hospital, the Union Gospel Mission, and First United Methodist Church. Lee is survived by a cousin, Diana McCoy in Florida, and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les; her parents; and a sister. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19 at the First United Methodist Church, 600 State St., Salem. In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to donate to the Union Gospel Mission or the United Methodist Women for Mission in care of First United Methodist Church. Arrangements in care of Keizer Funeral Chapel.