Harlan, Marsha, Kurt and Marit — My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. I remember Betty fondly during my time at the MSU Museum. I always enjoyed chatting with her whenever she came in, and assisting her with carrying things to her car if she needed it. This is a beautiful site! I read more
Thoughts from a Co-Author
October 12, 2012 – 2:55 pm
I am so sad to learn that Betty died. I send my sincere sympathy to you and the rest of your family. I will always treasure the experience of working with Betty on the two books. I’ve found it truly rare to have the opportunity to do research alongside someone with Betty’s combination of rigorous read more
Eaton County Parks Commission
October 11, 2012 – 3:08 am
MacDowell Family, Please accept our deepest and most sincere sympathy in the passing of Betty Ann. Very few have made such a positive contribution in their lives to a community as she did. We were fortunate to have shared some of those great moments with her and your family during those wonderful 86 years. Kindest read more
Amazing Accomplishment
October 10, 2012 – 5:20 pm
Dear Betty, You will be missed. You have done an incredible job with h-Stained Glass. What an amazing accomplishment—especially for us who know where the field stood not really that long ago. And for another quick note, I still refer to your dissertation and refer others to your work. All the best to you, Jean read more
Sympathy
October 5, 2012 – 8:49 pm
To Marsha MacDowell and family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. I was truly touched by Betty and Harlan’s words and love for one another at Marit and Nate’s wedding ceremony. It is clear that she leaves behind an incredible legacy, wonderful family and friends, and countless memories. With love, Jen Song
Love from Durban Family
October 4, 2012 – 7:59 pm
We are all so saddened by the death ofyour beloved mum. She was a remarkable woman whose life with continue to inspire future family generations for many years to come. I feel so privileged to have met her. I can still vividly recall sitting at thetable near the kitchen at Thanksgiving and having this wonderful read more
Our sympathy
October 3, 2012 – 3:59 pm
We did not know Betty and have only begun to know Clare, but we extend our love and sympathy to the family. — Charles and Elizabeth Hambrick-Stowe
Blessings from Beirut
October 3, 2012 – 7:08 am
Sadness filled my heart on the news of Betty’s passing. Coming to this wonderful tribute to her is a blessing. I can see her love, creativity, aesthetics, patience, organization, beauty, and writing abilities ALL coming through her to you all. Thank you for sharing in this way. Love and hugs to Paul, Clare, Marsha, Doug, read more
Condolences from Israel
October 3, 2012 – 4:27 am
I have enjoyed Betty through this list for many years and thought she would always be there! Her achievements are remarkable and we all owe her our deepest gratitude. I am neither a stained glass artist nor a researcher, merely an interested amateur who has always pursued stained glass windows on visits to Europe. I read more
H-Stained Glass member
October 3, 2012 – 4:25 am
I did not know Betty, but know that any such passing must mean a loss for the stained glass window community and for those who knew her and worked with her. I look forward to knowing more about her contributions at the appropriate time. – Kent Watkins