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Betty Dodge Obituary

Betty Louise Dodge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2011. She was born in Centralia, Illinois, June 23, 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ellis, she was one of two children. Betty graduated from Hyde High School in 1949. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Dick, in 1951. They came west to Colorado Springs in March of 1953 where she was a loving wife of 60 years and raised three children. Betty facilitated Bible Studies for young girls and served as a deacon at First Presbyterian Church for many years. Betty was passionate about her family, friends, the outdoors, reading, photography, music and above all else her relationship and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, devoted husband, Richard E. Dodge, Sr.; loving children, Dick (Connie) Dodge, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Kathleen (Phil) Collins of Danville, California; Bryan (Margaret) Dodge of Lucas, Texas; precious grandchildren, Geoff, Rebecca, Nicole, Johnathan, Zach Dodge; as well as the newborn great-grandchildren, Luke and Levi Macaluso. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Ellis. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, August 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Department of First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs or Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 3, 2011.

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August 11, 2011

To Bryan and family,
My warmest thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and all who loved your beloved mother. Though I only knew her in my high school years, I remember her as kind and beautiful.....Michelle Carlino(NY,NY)

John Delaney

August 6, 2011

Condolences to Bryan and the whole family from an old classmate and neighbor from the Chelton/Pine Bluff neighborhood

John Dodge

August 5, 2011

Uncle Dick and Family, you all have our prayers, she will be missed. We have the Great Memories of her in our hearts. John and Angie Dodge

Karen Baxter Rodman

August 4, 2011

My Aunt Betty Louise had the very best laugh and sense of humor. She was a Godly woman and I am delighted that she is safe in the Everlasting Arms.

For you my dear Uncle and cousins my heart and prayers continue as her physical presence will be greatly missed. May the wonderful lifetime of memories and love sustain you. There truly are no words only love....Karen

The Harrison's

August 4, 2011

I know it is a very hard times for all of you our prayers are with you

The Lemanski Family

August 4, 2011

Our love and prayers are with you all!

Margo Brashears

August 3, 2011

Dick and family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. There are so many found memories of caring for Dicky,Kathy, and Bryan. I will always treasure sharing our lives and being such good neighbors. I love you all!!!

Bill and Mary Lou Knight

August 3, 2011

Dear Bryan and family,
Mary Lou and I are saddened by your loss.We are praying for you to feel God's loving arms around your hearts. Even though these are sad times, God promises that joy will come in the morning! We will be with you in spirit. God is good all the time.

Dick Larson

August 3, 2011

Dick and your family,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. Many memories flood back for me about our times togeather. I know much of what you all are going through. As you know I have been there but I know and you do too, that she is with our Lord and will be welcoming us when the time comes. In the mean time I pray for peace for you all.
Dick Larson

Kristin Janzen

August 3, 2011

I will always be grateful for Betty's thoughtfulness and loving nature to the little girl next door. We are rich in shared memories of the impromptu activities on Lark Drive with the Dodge's and the Wilson's. May God surround you with his love Dick.

August 3, 2011

Memories-- that's what we draw on in times like these. We had lots of laughs, joys, tears and smiles over the years. Your comfort will be in just knowing she has no pain and is in a lovely place now.
Blessing,
Norm and Luana Clark Sun Ccity, AZ

August 3, 2011

My heart is saddened for you, Richard and know My prayers are with you and your family. Your Deacon, Linda Bolling

Peter Packard

August 3, 2011

What a wonderful lady Betty was. Although I haven't seen her in quite awhile I have fond memories of when we had our ranch in Elbert. May she be long remembered by us all.

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