Elizabeth Anne Clark
July 4th, 1931 – April 7, 2011
Betty Anne Clark of Bainbridge Island passed away Thursday, April 7th, 2011 after a determined three year battle with cancer.
Betty Anne was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on the 4th of July, 1931 to Emil and Edna Johnson.
She graduated with a BA in Spanish from Southern Methodist University, Dallas in 1954. Betty Anne was an avid cyclist, pilot, rancher, and traveler. She was involved, as a member and officer, in PEO Chapters in Bainbridge and Salida, Colorado. Christian Womens’ Club, vacation bible school teacher and senior caregiver added to a very full and compassionate life.
Betty Anne is survived by her husband, Robert Clark, of Bainbridge Island. Bob and Betty were married March 23, 1998. They enjoyed traveling, caring for their lovely home and coffee dates. Their weekly routine included organizing magazines at the library and competitive games of bridge with dear friends at Bainbridge and Poulsbo Senior Centers. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kitsap.
Betty Anne is survived by her husband Bob; children – Charles Harmon (Leslie) of San Jose, California; Jane Burton (Shane) of Grand Junction, Colorado; James Harmon (Mary) of Bainbridge; and Robert Harmon (Diana) of Denver, Colorado. Stepchildren include Jeff Clark (Bonnie) of Bainbridge; James (Pam) of Bainbridge. Ten Grandchildren and one great grandhchild. Betty Anne has a sister, Jeannie Meinhart, of Kissimmee Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Betty Anne was preceded in death by her first husband and beloved father of their four children, James M. Harmon; her sisters Elaine Elliott, Donna Pfaender, and brother Charles Johnson.
Betty Anne was a beautiful woman. Her life and love for others continues in joy with the Savior and the many people whose lives she touched on her journey with us. A memorial service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Kingston, on Monday April 11, at 1 p.m. A graveside ceremony in Salida, Colorado followed.
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