Betty represented an exquisite balance of love of others and self-fulfillment, perseverance and lack of self-pity, talent and humility, determination and gentleness. Her light will continue to shine as brightly in your lives as the light that illuminates the stained glass windows numbered among her passions. We are deeply saddened by her passing and your read more
Category Archives: Inspiration
Superlatives!
November 5, 2012 – 2:17 pm
There are so many superlatives that could be used to describe Betty. But what is most important is the legacy of love, love of family and of beautiful stained glass that will remain forever. — You’re in our thoughts and prayers, Dr. Deborah (and Basil) Pollard
Never too old
October 30, 2012 – 1:14 pm
Your mother Betty was a wonderful woman. She inspired me to keep going for my Ph.D. in mid-life, just as she had. We shared many stories of how we “late-bloomers” or “resumers” managed family, work, and academics. I will always admire her tenacity for learning and “stepping up to the plate” in life. Working on read more
Remarkable Gifts
October 18, 2012 – 4:47 am
My grandmother was a remarkable woman. Those of us gathered here today know this. As do the countless people who have sent notes, called or stopped by, and even posted from around the world on various social media sites. She was remarkable for many reasons: her intellect, her tenacity, her tenderness, her willingness to try read more
Inspiration
October 3, 2012 – 4:10 am
My heart goes out to everyone within the MacDowell – Dewhurst families. Betty inspired me — with her phd & dissertation just as I was beginning to work on mine. We were in the same program. I always admired her dedication to people and causes. Her smile and spirit will live in everyone who knew read more
Dissertation Bodyguard
October 1, 2012 – 5:39 pm
I’ll always remember when my grandmother threatened to call my dissertation advisors to tell them that they should just pass my thesis. She never doubted that I would finish and was so understanding and encouraging as I tried to follow in her footsteps. I’m so lucky to have known her.