Mary Betty Eager

Mary Betty Eager passed away peacefully August 1, 2011 at the age of 97 in Tucson, AZ. Born in Clarksville, TN on September 7, 1913. She moved to Tucson in the early 1960's with her husband, Orlo and their sons, Robert, Don and Steve. Although she lived in Tucson her true home was always in Tennessee. Mary Betty lived life to the fullest. She briefly lived in New York City and attended the 1939 World's Fair, spent many evenings dancing at Dunbar Cave in Clarksville to big bands such as Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey and lived in La Jolla, CA in the mid 40's with Orlo and their first born son, Robert. Mary Betty loved music, singing, dancing and playing bridge. She worked until retirement as a librarian at Walker Elementary School in the Amphitheater School District and was a lifelong Episcopalian. Mary Betty is predeceased by her husband, Orlo and is survived by her sons, Robert (Cathy), Donald (Linda) and Steve (Alice); grandchildren, Jennifer (Sergei) Zelensky, Kristina (Adam) Eager Brooks, Glenn Eager and Blake Eager; great-grandchildren, Alexander Zelensky and Fay Brooks. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mary Betty's life will be held later this fall in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION AND BURIAL.