Betty Lou Light's Obituary
Betty Lou Rosenthal Light died October 6th, 2019 in Tucson, AZ. She was 97.
She is survived by her three children, Patty Hayes (Larry), Ken (Marcia), and Rick (Morgan), 7 grand children and 12 great grandchildren. Her brother and sisters preceded her in death as did her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Dr. Mason M. Light.
She was greatly respected and loved by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who feel so very thankful to have had such an elegant lady as their guiding light. Her smile, her wisdom, and of course, her puns will be sorely missed.
Betty was a matriarch in Gunnison, Colorado for over 7 decades before moving to Tucson in 2013. Her smile, generosity, and humility will be deeply missed by those who came to know her at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging.
Private family burial services will be held in Gunnison with a community memorial service scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations the family requests that donations be sent to the Mason & Betty Light scholarship fund at Western State Colorado University (P.O Box 1264, Gunnison, Colorado 81230), or to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging (2221 N. Rosemont Blvd. 85712) in Tucson, Arizona.
The family will be receiving visitors on Sunday, October 20, from 4-7pm at the home of Marcia and Ken Light
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