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Betty Prentice Obituary

Betty Claire Prentice, age 87, a 60 year resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on Dec 15, 2011 at 7:00am. Betty was the daughter of Earl H. and Violet H. Schwab. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 24, 1924. She is survived by four children Donna L. Prentice and William N. Prentice of Colorado Springs, Kim Prentice Bates and Kerry Prentice of Minnesota; five grandchildren Chelsea R. Haugrud, Kristen Prentice, William N. Prentice III, Cody Prentice, Taylor Prentice and one great grandchild, Annika Haugrud and one on the way; and many loving cousins. Betty was national conference chairman for the Historic International Typographical Union for many years. She was an accomplished dancer and traveled around the world. Betty Claire Prentice was a classy lady with a smile and new outfit for everyone. She is beloved by many and will be sorely missed.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 18, 2011.

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Laura Fine

April 20, 2020

Betty Claire was my grandmother's (Muriel Sprague) best friend when they were kids and young adults. I've heard many a story about Betty Claire through the years, before Gram passed away in 2001. I'm sure she was waiting at the gates to greet her along with all her other loved ones. I'd always wished to meet her some day, myself. I hope She and Gram are throwing one huge party up there, and loving the great lives they had.

The Alamo's

December 21, 2011

Bill, Corey and family, We never had the honor to meet your mother, but with Bill as a part of her legacy, all we can say is ...WOW what a women. Heaven must be a buzz with excitement now!!!
Much love

Corey Prentice

December 20, 2011

Well all your prayers and wishes have been answered and granted. We know you are restored to your full glory to dance dance dance! Things just got a little livelier in Heaven! Rock on woman! Love, Corey

Corey Prentice

December 20, 2011

Well all your prayers and wishes have been answered and granted. Things just got a little livelier in Heaven.You are now restored to your full glory to dance dance dance! We will always think of you that way! Love, Corey

Schani

December 20, 2011

Donna, Bill, Carry, Kim...and all of your family. You are in all of our hearts and prayers at this time of loss and love. Your Mom was human, with faults and strengths, like all human beings. When she shined, she shined like a bright light! Now, she's dancing with the angels and laughing with Jesus. Through your tears, know that she is free.

Love your Son

December 20, 2011

Dear Mom I'll miss you very much but I'm so glad that God anwsered your prayers.I know how much you loved to dance but were unable to and now I know your dancing with God. Save me a dance.

Deb Duke

December 19, 2011

Such a wonderful, delightful and funny woman. There was always laughter when you were in the room. Betty, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

LINDA GUY

December 19, 2011

What a lady Betty Claire was. She always look like a million bucks and so fun to be around. Many a time, my sides hurt from laughing at her stories. I will so miss her! Cousin, Linda Guy

Allyson Salas

December 19, 2011

Betty, I will miss you, I'll remember you also. Remembering all the times you made me laugh with your witty humor. You will always be in our hearts.

Donna Prentice

December 18, 2011

Had I the choice, I would choose you for my mother again and again. I know you are up there managing heaven by now and probably have Jesus scratching his head and laughing. No more pain, mama. No more fear. We're all OK. We're Prentices. Now you can really fly around the world, mom! I love you. Always have. Always will. Donna, your first born.

What a great trip we had visiting with you! We love you grandma and will miss you lots!

Chelsea

December 17, 2011

Nancy Kenny

December 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I have many fond memories of our times together when I was growing up. Our mothers shared a long friendship with laughter and tears, good times and bad and enjoyable trips together. Love to you all and may God bless.

Your cousin,
Nancy Curtis Kenny

Maret Millard

December 17, 2011

Kim and Kerry: My heartfelt prayers go out to you both! Knowing the loss of a mother myself, I feel your sadness and loss. I love you both and am blessed to have you in my life! Love you! Maret

December 17, 2011

For Mom

Kim Bates

December 17, 2011

You will be very missed mom! I love you with all my heart and I am glad you went home to be with the lord. No more pain or loneliness, only love.

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