Betsey Andker Young (Miss Betsey), retired dance teacher and choreographer, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016 after suffering a hip fracture the month before. She was a long time resident of Lafayette, living in her home for 63 years.
Betsey was born and raised in Oakland, CA by Danish immigrants, Dan & Ella Andker. She attended Franklin Grammar School, Westlake Junior High, and Oakland High School. In 1940 she graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Art. While at UC, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority (Mu Chapter) and Orchesis, a National Honorary Dance Society.
Betsey danced throughout her life. Her lighthearted gaiety, bright smile, exquisite beauty and charm, and her many talents brought delight to all who met and knew her. As a dance instructor, Miss Betsey taught all grade levels at Palmer School in Walnut Creek from 1956-76, and taught ballet at the after school programs of several public schools, creating many wonderful dance recitals. She also taught "Slimnastics" to adults at the Lafayette Community Center. Betsey was cofounder of LafFrantics, a community theatre group who performed at the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette every fall from 1956-86. She had a grand time being their choreographer and a regular performer.
Betsey married R. Don (Digger) Young of Oakland in 1945, and they had one daughter. After a few years of military service spent in the Philippines, they settled happily in Lafayette in 1953. Betsey was founder of the Lafayette Junior Women's Club in 1953, and the Suburban Women's Club of Lafayette in 1956. As an active club member and leader, she helped create fundraising and community outreach projects for more than 50 years.
Always curious about far away places, Don and Betsey traveled the world by car, plane and rail, and especially enjoyed many years of freighter travel. They had great adventure stories to share with family and friends upon returning home. This handsome couple was sure that Lafayette was one of the best places in the world to live.
Betsey was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don, after 62 years of marriage.
She is survived by her daughter,, her grandson, her great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express our gratitude to our friends and family for their ever constant love and support.
There was a private burial service for Betsey at Mt. View Cemetery in Oakland on February 29.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 13, 2016
Betsey D Andker
Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995
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Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Birth
Event Date 12 Nov 1918
Event Place Alameda, California, United States
Sex Female
Mother's Name Theilgaa
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Betsey D Andker
Census • United States Census, 1920
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Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Event Place (Original) Oakland, ED 107, Alameda, California, United States
District ED 107
Sex Female
Age 1
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1919
Birthplace California
Father's Birthplace Denmark
Mother's Birthplace Denmark
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 3
Sheet Number and Letter 3B
Household Identifier 77
Line Number 65
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 90
Record Number 20044
Betsey D Andker's Parents and Siblings
Dan H Andker Father
Ella A Andker Mother
Norman D Andker Brother
Owen R Andker Brother
Carla V Andker Sister
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Ralph Donald Young
13 December 1915 – 19 July 2008 • L6GC-MZ8
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Betsey was born and raised in Oakland, CA by Danish immigrants, Dan & Ella Andker. She attended Franklin Grammar School, Westlake Junior High, and Oakland High School. In 1940 she graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Art. While at UC, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority (Mu Chapter) and Orchesis, a National Honorary Dance Society.
Betsey danced throughout her life. Her lighthearted gaiety, bright smile, exquisite beauty and charm, and her many talents brought delight to all who met and knew her. As a dance instructor, Miss Betsey taught all grade levels at Palmer School in Walnut Creek from 1956-76, and taught ballet at the after school programs of several public schools, creating many wonderful dance recitals. She also taught "Slimnastics" to adults at the Lafayette Community Center. Betsey was cofounder of LafFrantics, a community theatre group who performed at the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette every fall from 1956-86. She had a grand time being their choreographer and a regular performer.
Betsey married R. Don (Digger) Young of Oakland in 1945, and they had one daughter. After a few years of military service spent in the Philippines, they settled happily in Lafayette in 1953. Betsey was founder of the Lafayette Junior Women's Club in 1953, and the Suburban Women's Club of Lafayette in 1956. As an active club member and leader, she helped create fundraising and community outreach projects for more than 50 years.
Always curious about far away places, Don and Betsey traveled the world by car, plane and rail, and especially enjoyed many years of freighter travel. They had great adventure stories to share with family and friends upon returning home. This handsome couple was sure that Lafayette was one of the best places in the world to live.
Betsey was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don, after 62 years of marriage.
She is survived by her daughter,, her grandson, her great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express our gratitude to our friends and family for their ever constant love and support.
There was a private burial service for Betsey at Mt. View Cemetery in Oakland on February 29.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 13, 2016
Betsey D Andker
Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Birth
Event Date 12 Nov 1918
Event Place Alameda, California, United States
Sex Female
Mother's Name Theilgaa
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V25D-6HG
Betsey D Andker
Census • United States Census, 1920
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Event Place (Original) Oakland, ED 107, Alameda, California, United States
District ED 107
Sex Female
Age 1
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1919
Birthplace California
Father's Birthplace Denmark
Mother's Birthplace Denmark
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 3
Sheet Number and Letter 3B
Household Identifier 77
Line Number 65
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 90
Record Number 20044
Betsey D Andker's Parents and Siblings
Dan H Andker Father
Ella A Andker Mother
Norman D Andker Brother
Owen R Andker Brother
Carla V Andker Sister
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3W-PD1
Ralph Donald Young
13 December 1915 – 19 July 2008 • L6GC-MZ8
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L6GC-MZ8
Betsey Andker Young (Miss Betsey), retired dance teacher and choreographer, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016 after suffering a hip fracture the month before. She was a long time resident of Lafayette, living in her home for 63 years.
Betsey was born and raised in Oakland, CA by Danish immigrants, Dan & Ella Andker. She attended Franklin Grammar School, Westlake Junior High, and Oakland High School. In 1940 she graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Art. While at UC, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority (Mu Chapter) and Orchesis, a National Honorary Dance Society.
Betsey danced throughout her life. Her lighthearted gaiety, bright smile, exquisite beauty and charm, and her many talents brought delight to all who met and knew her. As a dance instructor, Miss Betsey taught all grade levels at Palmer School in Walnut Creek from 1956-76, and taught ballet at the after school programs of several public schools, creating many wonderful dance recitals. She also taught "Slimnastics" to adults at the Lafayette Community Center. Betsey was cofounder of LafFrantics, a community theatre group who performed at the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette every fall from 1956-86. She had a grand time being their choreographer and a regular performer.
Betsey married R. Don (Digger) Young of Oakland in 1945, and they had one daughter. After a few years of military service spent in the Philippines, they settled happily in Lafayette in 1953. Betsey was founder of the Lafayette Junior Women's Club in 1953, and the Suburban Women's Club of Lafayette in 1956. As an active club member and leader, she helped create fundraising and community outreach projects for more than 50 years.
Always curious about far away places, Don and Betsey traveled the world by car, plane and rail, and especially enjoyed many years of freighter travel. They had great adventure stories to share with family and friends upon returning home. This handsome couple was sure that Lafayette was one of the best places in the world to live.
Betsey was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don, after 62 years of marriage.
She is survived by her daughter,, her grandson, her great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express our gratitude to our friends and family for their ever constant love and support.
There was a private burial service for Betsey at Mt. View Cemetery in Oakland on February 29.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 13, 2016
Betsey D Andker
Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Birth
Event Date 12 Nov 1918
Event Place Alameda, California, United States
Sex Female
Mother's Name Theilgaa
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V25D-6HG
Betsey D Andker
Census • United States Census, 1920
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Event Place (Original) Oakland, ED 107, Alameda, California, United States
District ED 107
Sex Female
Age 1
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1919
Birthplace California
Father's Birthplace Denmark
Mother's Birthplace Denmark
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 3
Sheet Number and Letter 3B
Household Identifier 77
Line Number 65
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 90
Record Number 20044
Betsey D Andker's Parents and Siblings
Dan H Andker Father
Ella A Andker Mother
Norman D Andker Brother
Owen R Andker Brother
Carla V Andker Sister
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3W-PD1
Ralph Donald Young
13 December 1915 – 19 July 2008 • L6GC-MZ8
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L6GC-MZ8
Betsey was born and raised in Oakland, CA by Danish immigrants, Dan & Ella Andker. She attended Franklin Grammar School, Westlake Junior High, and Oakland High School. In 1940 she graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Art. While at UC, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority (Mu Chapter) and Orchesis, a National Honorary Dance Society.
Betsey danced throughout her life. Her lighthearted gaiety, bright smile, exquisite beauty and charm, and her many talents brought delight to all who met and knew her. As a dance instructor, Miss Betsey taught all grade levels at Palmer School in Walnut Creek from 1956-76, and taught ballet at the after school programs of several public schools, creating many wonderful dance recitals. She also taught "Slimnastics" to adults at the Lafayette Community Center. Betsey was cofounder of LafFrantics, a community theatre group who performed at the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette every fall from 1956-86. She had a grand time being their choreographer and a regular performer.
Betsey married R. Don (Digger) Young of Oakland in 1945, and they had one daughter. After a few years of military service spent in the Philippines, they settled happily in Lafayette in 1953. Betsey was founder of the Lafayette Junior Women's Club in 1953, and the Suburban Women's Club of Lafayette in 1956. As an active club member and leader, she helped create fundraising and community outreach projects for more than 50 years.
Always curious about far away places, Don and Betsey traveled the world by car, plane and rail, and especially enjoyed many years of freighter travel. They had great adventure stories to share with family and friends upon returning home. This handsome couple was sure that Lafayette was one of the best places in the world to live.
Betsey was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don, after 62 years of marriage.
She is survived by her daughter,, her grandson, her great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express our gratitude to our friends and family for their ever constant love and support.
There was a private burial service for Betsey at Mt. View Cemetery in Oakland on February 29.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 13, 2016
Betsey D Andker
Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Birth
Event Date 12 Nov 1918
Event Place Alameda, California, United States
Sex Female
Mother's Name Theilgaa
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V25D-6HG
Betsey D Andker
Census • United States Census, 1920
View Record
Name Betsey D Andker
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Event Place (Original) Oakland, ED 107, Alameda, California, United States
District ED 107
Sex Female
Age 1
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1919
Birthplace California
Father's Birthplace Denmark
Mother's Birthplace Denmark
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 3
Sheet Number and Letter 3B
Household Identifier 77
Line Number 65
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 90
Record Number 20044
Betsey D Andker's Parents and Siblings
Dan H Andker Father
Ella A Andker Mother
Norman D Andker Brother
Owen R Andker Brother
Carla V Andker Sister
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3W-PD1
Ralph Donald Young
13 December 1915 – 19 July 2008 • L6GC-MZ8
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L6GC-MZ8
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