Your mother Betty was a wonderful woman. She inspired me to keep going for my Ph.D. in mid-life, just as she had. We shared many stories of how we “late-bloomers” or “resumers” managed family, work, and academics. I will always admire her tenacity for learning and “stepping up to the plate” in life. Working on read more
Remarkable Gifts
October 18, 2012 – 4:47 am
My grandmother was a remarkable woman. Those of us gathered here today know this. As do the countless people who have sent notes, called or stopped by, and even posted from around the world on various social media sites. She was remarkable for many reasons: her intellect, her tenacity, her tenderness, her willingness to try read more
“Hymns and Praise Songs”
October 18, 2012 – 12:29 am
As everyone knows, Betty was deeply involved in folklore studies. But it wasn’t until we’d met a few times that I learned she held a PhD from the College of Arts and letters at MSU — my college. And her degree from an interdisciplinary program much like my own field of American Studies. Her dissertation read more
Memorial remarks for Betty
October 15, 2012 – 5:49 pm
When Marsha asked me to be part of her mother’s memorial service, I really didn’t know how I was going to begin. But, serendipitously I became aware of a new book….about an exhibit of Tiffany Studio art works which opened this week at the Museum of Biblical Art in NYC…..the book arrived Wednesday and as read more
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
October 15, 2012 – 2:56 am
O God, before whom generations of your people rise and pass away, we praise you for all your servants who, having lived this life in faith, now live eternally with you. Especially we thank you for your servant Betty Ann, whose life we celebrate and whose baptism is now complete in death. We praise you read more
Sending aloha
October 14, 2012 – 12:47 pm
Please know I am sending lots of light and love your way. – Lia O’Neill M. A. Keawe
Michigan Women’s Studies Board
October 13, 2012 – 6:35 pm
Betty MacDowell Memorial, Oct. 14, 2012 I cannot remember when I first met Betty, I know that it was in 1987 that she joined the board of the Michigan Women’s Studies Association. That was the year we opened the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame. She served on the board until 2001, fourteen read more
Condolences from UK
October 13, 2012 – 1:58 pm
Hello Marsha and family, we have learnt on the grapevine of the sad loss of your mum. We are so sorry, please accept our deepest condolences. It only seems like yesterday that your mum was telling me over oj the beach about the research she was undertaking alongside you and I was so impressed by read more
Condolences from afar
October 13, 2012 – 1:44 pm
Betty’s passion and knowledge was freely shared and I will miss her as a teacher, albeit from afar. -Firehorse Studios, Charlottetown, Pennsylvania
Sending love to Clare & family
October 13, 2012 – 12:52 pm
Clare and Connor and Regina She was indeed remarkable. How delightful this is to read about her. You did a great job. How lucky for all of you to have had her for….86 years. I am sure your hearts are sorrowful and, the love and company of your friends will help you through these days. read more