Bette Born, a resident of Borrego Springs for the past 31 years, died on Oct. 7. She was 91.
Bette was born on Feb 25, 1922 in Lindstrom, Minnesota, the daughter of Mentzer and Grace Olson. She had one sister, Valerie, who preceded her in death.
An outgoing, compassionate lady, Bette made lifelong friends with her cheerful disposition. She graduated with her RN diploma in 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her hospital duties led her to Lloyd, who was hospitalized while serving in the US Navy during WWII. He was to become her husband off 68 years.
She continued to work in various fields of nursing until moving to Borrego Springs in 1980.
The couple had a daughter, Becky, and two sons, Bill and David. Son David, continues to be a resident of Borrego Springs.
At the time of her passing, Bette had three grandchildren , Kirsten, Aaron and Owen, and five great-grandchildren.
Though separated by distance they visited each other often, and remained close.
Bette enjoyed telling local friends that she had been to Alaska at least ten times.
After moving to Borrego Springs, she and her good friend, Beverly Kuhrts, worked tirelessly to establish the Senior Center. She also worked alongside son, Bill, who established what was the Dry Land Nursery on Palm Canyon Drive, until his passing in 2007.
Bette's positive attitude and smile even during the darkest days will always be remembered. Her first words after regaining consciousness following a major stroke in 2010 were, "Every day is different you know, so you just have to make the best of it." A good lesson for us all.
Bette was born on Feb 25, 1922 in Lindstrom, Minnesota, the daughter of Mentzer and Grace Olson. She had one sister, Valerie, who preceded her in death.
An outgoing, compassionate lady, Bette made lifelong friends with her cheerful disposition. She graduated with her RN diploma in 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her hospital duties led her to Lloyd, who was hospitalized while serving in the US Navy during WWII. He was to become her husband off 68 years.
She continued to work in various fields of nursing until moving to Borrego Springs in 1980.
The couple had a daughter, Becky, and two sons, Bill and David. Son David, continues to be a resident of Borrego Springs.
At the time of her passing, Bette had three grandchildren , Kirsten, Aaron and Owen, and five great-grandchildren.
Though separated by distance they visited each other often, and remained close.
Bette enjoyed telling local friends that she had been to Alaska at least ten times.
After moving to Borrego Springs, she and her good friend, Beverly Kuhrts, worked tirelessly to establish the Senior Center. She also worked alongside son, Bill, who established what was the Dry Land Nursery on Palm Canyon Drive, until his passing in 2007.
Bette's positive attitude and smile even during the darkest days will always be remembered. Her first words after regaining consciousness following a major stroke in 2010 were, "Every day is different you know, so you just have to make the best of it." A good lesson for us all.
Bette Born, a resident of Borrego Springs for the past 31 years, died on Oct. 7. She was 91.
Bette was born on Feb 25, 1922 in Lindstrom, Minnesota, the daughter of Mentzer and Grace Olson. She had one sister, Valerie, who preceded her in death.
An outgoing, compassionate lady, Bette made lifelong friends with her cheerful disposition. She graduated with her RN diploma in 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her hospital duties led her to Lloyd, who was hospitalized while serving in the US Navy during WWII. He was to become her husband off 68 years.
She continued to work in various fields of nursing until moving to Borrego Springs in 1980.
The couple had a daughter, Becky, and two sons, Bill and David. Son David, continues to be a resident of Borrego Springs.
At the time of her passing, Bette had three grandchildren , Kirsten, Aaron and Owen, and five great-grandchildren.
Though separated by distance they visited each other often, and remained close.
Bette enjoyed telling local friends that she had been to Alaska at least ten times.
After moving to Borrego Springs, she and her good friend, Beverly Kuhrts, worked tirelessly to establish the Senior Center. She also worked alongside son, Bill, who established what was the Dry Land Nursery on Palm Canyon Drive, until his passing in 2007.
Bette's positive attitude and smile even during the darkest days will always be remembered. Her first words after regaining consciousness following a major stroke in 2010 were, "Every day is different you know, so you just have to make the best of it." A good lesson for us all.
Bette was born on Feb 25, 1922 in Lindstrom, Minnesota, the daughter of Mentzer and Grace Olson. She had one sister, Valerie, who preceded her in death.
An outgoing, compassionate lady, Bette made lifelong friends with her cheerful disposition. She graduated with her RN diploma in 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her hospital duties led her to Lloyd, who was hospitalized while serving in the US Navy during WWII. He was to become her husband off 68 years.
She continued to work in various fields of nursing until moving to Borrego Springs in 1980.
The couple had a daughter, Becky, and two sons, Bill and David. Son David, continues to be a resident of Borrego Springs.
At the time of her passing, Bette had three grandchildren , Kirsten, Aaron and Owen, and five great-grandchildren.
Though separated by distance they visited each other often, and remained close.
Bette enjoyed telling local friends that she had been to Alaska at least ten times.
After moving to Borrego Springs, she and her good friend, Beverly Kuhrts, worked tirelessly to establish the Senior Center. She also worked alongside son, Bill, who established what was the Dry Land Nursery on Palm Canyon Drive, until his passing in 2007.
Bette's positive attitude and smile even during the darkest days will always be remembered. Her first words after regaining consciousness following a major stroke in 2010 were, "Every day is different you know, so you just have to make the best of it." A good lesson for us all.
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