Daughter of Arthur Pitts and Marjorie Fellows, wife of Samuel Taylor Ichord, mother of David Thomas and Richard Alfred. Grandmother of Tim, Tami, Glori, Kelly, Kristi, great grandmother of many including Taylor, Justin, Scott, Sean, Jake, Matt, Casey, Kimber and Sam.
Betty was the classic farmer's wife, always feeding the hands, running the grocery and butcher store, and telling her sons to stand up straight. Betty was short, but a fierce little woman, loved by so many.
Modesto Bee obituary Oct. 14, 2008:
BETTY JANE ICHORD OCTOBER 8, 2008 Betty Jane Ichord, a native of Modesto, died October 8, 2008, aged 87. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be loved and missed forever and ever. Betty was a tireless homemaker, DeMolay mother, Den mother and Pink Lady volunteer at Doctor's Hospital in Modesto for many years until she was well over eighty years old. She and her husband managed their numerous local family ventures, including a peach ranch, cattle ranch, grocery store and hardware store, over the years with their sons. A love of traveling included trips to Australia, Europe, Alaska, Canada and Hawaii.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Ichord, her parents, Arthur and Marjorie Pitts, and a grandson, Richard Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard A. Ichord of Nevada and David T. Ichord of Merced, grandchildren Tim and Tammy, Glori, Kelly, Kristi and Erica, Gregg, Monica and Marcie, John and Jena, as well as great-grandchildren Taylor and Mason, Andrew, Beau and Jacob, Justin, Scott and Sean, Jake, Matt and Casey, Kimber and Sam, Caden and Ashton, Emerie and Paige.
Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday, October 15, from 4-8 pm, and memorial services on Thursday, October 16 at 2 pm. at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, Hughson, CA. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents in the Sunrise Garden at Lakewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the home of her granddaughter.
My memories of Betty:
Betty was this tiny little matriarch, sarcastic, full of starch, wonderful sense of humour, spicy and obstinate, probably known as the grouchy little old lady on the corner. Her size with such determination and stubbornness made everyone love her. She spoke her mind most times, dressed well, never went out without her lipstick on, matching jewelry and might be horrified she was buried in a dress.
Her last words to David, her 63 year old son, were, as he left her room late in the day, "Stand up straight!"
After every family gathering, we would all joke, "See you next religious holiday!" (There were never enough visits for her liking, David's family is spread out in Calif, Richard's is in Nevada)
She had no real hobbies, (vision being difficult) but loved to gamble, especially the slot machines. We used this as bribery to get well, hurry up, eat and we will take you gambling.
She was a Pink Lady at Doctor's Hospital for some 15 – 20 years, only stopping when her driver's license was taken away, shortly before she moved to Samaritan Village in Hughson.
Her grin was this crooked little smile, it always happened quickly and quietly, and you just HAD to smile back. Pleasing her was nice, and not always easy, depending on her mood. If she wasn't in the mood for the girls at Samaritan, she would verbally chase them out, and they loved her anyway.
She loved Gottshalks, and never wore clothing from any other store. Betty lived for her boys. She had firm, old fashioned family values, and was proud of the men they had become.
"The Ichord way" is a famous family saying. When one of the girls saw a street sign, they actually stole it, and now "Ichord Way" decorates David's back yard.
She was famous for the delicious hot lunches she would bring out to the working cowboys on their ranch. She worked the peach crews on their ranch, she would have seen it as with an iron fist, the workers would have done anything to please the bosses' wife and keep the job.
Betty had her hair done every week, fingernails every other week, period. The boys were taken to get haircuts (white sidewalls) every Saturday morning, period.
Her cooking skills were, well, not renowned, except her pot pie. If you mentioned her wonderful pot pie, you always received that little crooked smile of pleasure.
She had few worldly belongings precious to her, but her home was lovely, casual, comfortable and covered in owls. About ten years ago, she demanded people stop giving her owls, she had too many.
Betty was the classic farmer's wife, always feeding the hands, running the grocery and butcher store, and telling her sons to stand up straight. Betty was short, but a fierce little woman, loved by so many.
Modesto Bee obituary Oct. 14, 2008:
BETTY JANE ICHORD OCTOBER 8, 2008 Betty Jane Ichord, a native of Modesto, died October 8, 2008, aged 87. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be loved and missed forever and ever. Betty was a tireless homemaker, DeMolay mother, Den mother and Pink Lady volunteer at Doctor's Hospital in Modesto for many years until she was well over eighty years old. She and her husband managed their numerous local family ventures, including a peach ranch, cattle ranch, grocery store and hardware store, over the years with their sons. A love of traveling included trips to Australia, Europe, Alaska, Canada and Hawaii.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Ichord, her parents, Arthur and Marjorie Pitts, and a grandson, Richard Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard A. Ichord of Nevada and David T. Ichord of Merced, grandchildren Tim and Tammy, Glori, Kelly, Kristi and Erica, Gregg, Monica and Marcie, John and Jena, as well as great-grandchildren Taylor and Mason, Andrew, Beau and Jacob, Justin, Scott and Sean, Jake, Matt and Casey, Kimber and Sam, Caden and Ashton, Emerie and Paige.
Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday, October 15, from 4-8 pm, and memorial services on Thursday, October 16 at 2 pm. at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, Hughson, CA. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents in the Sunrise Garden at Lakewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the home of her granddaughter.
My memories of Betty:
Betty was this tiny little matriarch, sarcastic, full of starch, wonderful sense of humour, spicy and obstinate, probably known as the grouchy little old lady on the corner. Her size with such determination and stubbornness made everyone love her. She spoke her mind most times, dressed well, never went out without her lipstick on, matching jewelry and might be horrified she was buried in a dress.
Her last words to David, her 63 year old son, were, as he left her room late in the day, "Stand up straight!"
After every family gathering, we would all joke, "See you next religious holiday!" (There were never enough visits for her liking, David's family is spread out in Calif, Richard's is in Nevada)
She had no real hobbies, (vision being difficult) but loved to gamble, especially the slot machines. We used this as bribery to get well, hurry up, eat and we will take you gambling.
She was a Pink Lady at Doctor's Hospital for some 15 – 20 years, only stopping when her driver's license was taken away, shortly before she moved to Samaritan Village in Hughson.
Her grin was this crooked little smile, it always happened quickly and quietly, and you just HAD to smile back. Pleasing her was nice, and not always easy, depending on her mood. If she wasn't in the mood for the girls at Samaritan, she would verbally chase them out, and they loved her anyway.
She loved Gottshalks, and never wore clothing from any other store. Betty lived for her boys. She had firm, old fashioned family values, and was proud of the men they had become.
"The Ichord way" is a famous family saying. When one of the girls saw a street sign, they actually stole it, and now "Ichord Way" decorates David's back yard.
She was famous for the delicious hot lunches she would bring out to the working cowboys on their ranch. She worked the peach crews on their ranch, she would have seen it as with an iron fist, the workers would have done anything to please the bosses' wife and keep the job.
Betty had her hair done every week, fingernails every other week, period. The boys were taken to get haircuts (white sidewalls) every Saturday morning, period.
Her cooking skills were, well, not renowned, except her pot pie. If you mentioned her wonderful pot pie, you always received that little crooked smile of pleasure.
She had few worldly belongings precious to her, but her home was lovely, casual, comfortable and covered in owls. About ten years ago, she demanded people stop giving her owls, she had too many.
Daughter of Arthur Pitts and Marjorie Fellows, wife of Samuel Taylor Ichord, mother of David Thomas and Richard Alfred. Grandmother of Tim, Tami, Glori, Kelly, Kristi, great grandmother of many including Taylor, Justin, Scott, Sean, Jake, Matt, Casey, Kimber and Sam.
Betty was the classic farmer's wife, always feeding the hands, running the grocery and butcher store, and telling her sons to stand up straight. Betty was short, but a fierce little woman, loved by so many.
Modesto Bee obituary Oct. 14, 2008:
BETTY JANE ICHORD OCTOBER 8, 2008 Betty Jane Ichord, a native of Modesto, died October 8, 2008, aged 87. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be loved and missed forever and ever. Betty was a tireless homemaker, DeMolay mother, Den mother and Pink Lady volunteer at Doctor's Hospital in Modesto for many years until she was well over eighty years old. She and her husband managed their numerous local family ventures, including a peach ranch, cattle ranch, grocery store and hardware store, over the years with their sons. A love of traveling included trips to Australia, Europe, Alaska, Canada and Hawaii.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Ichord, her parents, Arthur and Marjorie Pitts, and a grandson, Richard Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard A. Ichord of Nevada and David T. Ichord of Merced, grandchildren Tim and Tammy, Glori, Kelly, Kristi and Erica, Gregg, Monica and Marcie, John and Jena, as well as great-grandchildren Taylor and Mason, Andrew, Beau and Jacob, Justin, Scott and Sean, Jake, Matt and Casey, Kimber and Sam, Caden and Ashton, Emerie and Paige.
Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday, October 15, from 4-8 pm, and memorial services on Thursday, October 16 at 2 pm. at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, Hughson, CA. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents in the Sunrise Garden at Lakewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the home of her granddaughter.
My memories of Betty:
Betty was this tiny little matriarch, sarcastic, full of starch, wonderful sense of humour, spicy and obstinate, probably known as the grouchy little old lady on the corner. Her size with such determination and stubbornness made everyone love her. She spoke her mind most times, dressed well, never went out without her lipstick on, matching jewelry and might be horrified she was buried in a dress.
Her last words to David, her 63 year old son, were, as he left her room late in the day, "Stand up straight!"
After every family gathering, we would all joke, "See you next religious holiday!" (There were never enough visits for her liking, David's family is spread out in Calif, Richard's is in Nevada)
She had no real hobbies, (vision being difficult) but loved to gamble, especially the slot machines. We used this as bribery to get well, hurry up, eat and we will take you gambling.
She was a Pink Lady at Doctor's Hospital for some 15 – 20 years, only stopping when her driver's license was taken away, shortly before she moved to Samaritan Village in Hughson.
Her grin was this crooked little smile, it always happened quickly and quietly, and you just HAD to smile back. Pleasing her was nice, and not always easy, depending on her mood. If she wasn't in the mood for the girls at Samaritan, she would verbally chase them out, and they loved her anyway.
She loved Gottshalks, and never wore clothing from any other store. Betty lived for her boys. She had firm, old fashioned family values, and was proud of the men they had become.
"The Ichord way" is a famous family saying. When one of the girls saw a street sign, they actually stole it, and now "Ichord Way" decorates David's back yard.
She was famous for the delicious hot lunches she would bring out to the working cowboys on their ranch. She worked the peach crews on their ranch, she would have seen it as with an iron fist, the workers would have done anything to please the bosses' wife and keep the job.
Betty had her hair done every week, fingernails every other week, period. The boys were taken to get haircuts (white sidewalls) every Saturday morning, period.
Her cooking skills were, well, not renowned, except her pot pie. If you mentioned her wonderful pot pie, you always received that little crooked smile of pleasure.
She had few worldly belongings precious to her, but her home was lovely, casual, comfortable and covered in owls. About ten years ago, she demanded people stop giving her owls, she had too many.
Betty was the classic farmer's wife, always feeding the hands, running the grocery and butcher store, and telling her sons to stand up straight. Betty was short, but a fierce little woman, loved by so many.
Modesto Bee obituary Oct. 14, 2008:
BETTY JANE ICHORD OCTOBER 8, 2008 Betty Jane Ichord, a native of Modesto, died October 8, 2008, aged 87. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be loved and missed forever and ever. Betty was a tireless homemaker, DeMolay mother, Den mother and Pink Lady volunteer at Doctor's Hospital in Modesto for many years until she was well over eighty years old. She and her husband managed their numerous local family ventures, including a peach ranch, cattle ranch, grocery store and hardware store, over the years with their sons. A love of traveling included trips to Australia, Europe, Alaska, Canada and Hawaii.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Ichord, her parents, Arthur and Marjorie Pitts, and a grandson, Richard Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard A. Ichord of Nevada and David T. Ichord of Merced, grandchildren Tim and Tammy, Glori, Kelly, Kristi and Erica, Gregg, Monica and Marcie, John and Jena, as well as great-grandchildren Taylor and Mason, Andrew, Beau and Jacob, Justin, Scott and Sean, Jake, Matt and Casey, Kimber and Sam, Caden and Ashton, Emerie and Paige.
Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday, October 15, from 4-8 pm, and memorial services on Thursday, October 16 at 2 pm. at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, Hughson, CA. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents in the Sunrise Garden at Lakewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the home of her granddaughter.
My memories of Betty:
Betty was this tiny little matriarch, sarcastic, full of starch, wonderful sense of humour, spicy and obstinate, probably known as the grouchy little old lady on the corner. Her size with such determination and stubbornness made everyone love her. She spoke her mind most times, dressed well, never went out without her lipstick on, matching jewelry and might be horrified she was buried in a dress.
Her last words to David, her 63 year old son, were, as he left her room late in the day, "Stand up straight!"
After every family gathering, we would all joke, "See you next religious holiday!" (There were never enough visits for her liking, David's family is spread out in Calif, Richard's is in Nevada)
She had no real hobbies, (vision being difficult) but loved to gamble, especially the slot machines. We used this as bribery to get well, hurry up, eat and we will take you gambling.
She was a Pink Lady at Doctor's Hospital for some 15 – 20 years, only stopping when her driver's license was taken away, shortly before she moved to Samaritan Village in Hughson.
Her grin was this crooked little smile, it always happened quickly and quietly, and you just HAD to smile back. Pleasing her was nice, and not always easy, depending on her mood. If she wasn't in the mood for the girls at Samaritan, she would verbally chase them out, and they loved her anyway.
She loved Gottshalks, and never wore clothing from any other store. Betty lived for her boys. She had firm, old fashioned family values, and was proud of the men they had become.
"The Ichord way" is a famous family saying. When one of the girls saw a street sign, they actually stole it, and now "Ichord Way" decorates David's back yard.
She was famous for the delicious hot lunches she would bring out to the working cowboys on their ranch. She worked the peach crews on their ranch, she would have seen it as with an iron fist, the workers would have done anything to please the bosses' wife and keep the job.
Betty had her hair done every week, fingernails every other week, period. The boys were taken to get haircuts (white sidewalls) every Saturday morning, period.
Her cooking skills were, well, not renowned, except her pot pie. If you mentioned her wonderful pot pie, you always received that little crooked smile of pleasure.
She had few worldly belongings precious to her, but her home was lovely, casual, comfortable and covered in owls. About ten years ago, she demanded people stop giving her owls, she had too many.
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