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ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" MAJOR

1926 - 2014

ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" MAJOR obituary, 1926-2014, Barrington, IL

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

ELIZABETH MAJOR Obituary

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Major (nee Westcott), age 87, passed away from complications of dementia on February 4, 2014 at the Garlands of Barrington. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Frank A. Major; her three daughters, Robin Lundstrum (the late Jack), Suzanne Barber (Mike), and Nancy Major (Jim Williams); five grandchildren Elizabeth Lundstrum, Laura Nelli (Cameron High), Sarah Barber, Wesley Barber (Bianca), and Emily Barber; and her brother Jim Westcott. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Walter "Stan" Westcott and Velma (nee Morse) Westcott; her brothers Stanley "Bud" Westcott (Dolly), Dr. Jack (Irena); and her sister Linda Monaghan (the late Barry). Betty was born November 5, 1926 in Highland Park, MI, but moved to Kenmore, NY at an early age. Betty graduated from Kenmore Senior High School in 1943. She attended Indiana University and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. As a young woman, Betty did some modeling in Buffalo after her marriage. She always enjoyed her flower garden and was a talented painter in both oil and watercolors. In later life, she was an interior decorator. Her real joy, however, was raising her three daughters and then loving and enjoying her five grandchildren. The family have a special "thank you" for her two loving caregivers, Maria Rodriguez and Milagros Agustin. The family are also grateful for the care from Patricia Ward, Judy Rooney, Cindy Bicknase, Diane Klick, and Ron Zabel from JourneyCare, a world class hospice. Services were private. A Celebration of Betty's life will be held at 12:00 p.m., April 19, 2014 at the Garlands in Barrington. The family would be grateful for contributions made in Betty's memory to JourneyCare, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010, www.journeycare.org.

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Published by The Gazette from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2014.

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February 12, 2014

Dear Frank, Even though I did not have a long time to get to know Betty, I cherished the moments of watching you two together. I will never forget her pride in her family when I was visiting your home Glenview. She took time to show all the family pictures as well as her beautiful art work. Everything about Betty showed her wonderful taste and loving attitude toward all she met in life. You have been fortunate to share a life together and good memories will be with you forever. Much love and prayers to all your family. Susan J. McCormick

February 12, 2014

Sorry to hear of Aunt Bettys passing. We will always remember her great spirit and warmth. Westcotts, from the Jack and Judy.

Art Jones

February 9, 2014

Frank--thanks for the opportunity to have met Betty on your last visit to Indianapolis, Sharon and I will remember her in our prayers--god bless you and will see you soon.

Art & Sharon Jones

John & Cathy Sartore

February 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cory Vinyard

February 7, 2014

I would like to extend my sympathies to the family. I have, of course, never had the opportunity to know her personally but have always admired the many paintings of hers that adorn the walls of Sarah's home. And, for me, it is these expressions of creativity that invite me to ponder the person who created them.

February 6, 2014

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FRANK IN THIS TIME OF YOUR DEEP THOUGHTS.

GARY & CHERYL KARLIN

Okey Fields

February 5, 2014

Frank, My prayers are with You and Your Family. I truly enjoyed and retain the memories of great times with You and Betty. She was a Most Elegant Lady and will be dearly missed. Take Care! Okey

Charlie & Christine Barber

February 5, 2014

Sending love, prayers and our deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Elizabeth Major

February 5, 2014

Frank, We are so sorry about Betty. She was a wonderful lady and we know your entire family, including ours, will miss her. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. The Ratliff Family (Mike & Jean, Jim & Paula and Robin)

February 5, 2014

Frank,

Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your Family upon your loss of a great person. She will be missed by many.

Mary Ann & Willard

February 5, 2014

Frank, Joyce and I are so sorry for your loss of dear Betty. You will be in our prayers. Love The Bernsteins

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