A place to remember Betti, a mother, grandmother, sister, friend.
Betti was born in Bandung, Indonesia on May 22, 1930. She died on February 5, 2010 in the home of her loving daughter (my sister) Karin and her caring husband, Jeremy.
Betti was a lover of road trips, swimming, music, literature, laughing, flowers and all things beautiful.
She is much loved and will be remembered by her family and friends.
You are welcome to stay here awhile... get yourself a cup of coffee or tea... and explore the kind notes, poems, memories and photos left by others who cared and draw comfort from them. And please, feel free to share your own thoughts and memories of Betti with us here.
I will add more photos and information about Betti, too, so do come back every now and then. I'm happy to receive your comments or insights or requests... or even just a hello.
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Thoughts
I'd like to take the opportunity on this, the one year anniversary of Bomps' death, to share how much she positively inspired me. Her strength, tempered by her femininity and (especially as I grew older - whether that was her changing or me I'm not sure) her sense of humour were attributes I admired. Forthrightness, pride, clarity & a love of surrounding oneself with beautiful things all were also important facets of who she was, and who I strive to be. I am proud and happy that my daughter, Chloe Elisabeth, carries her name & I am sad that they did not meet. I will be sure to try my best to bestow on Chloe (to the best of my ability) these same strengths. xoxoxoBetti! Love Scarlet
Scarlet Hunt
6th February 2011
When we met in 1955, it instantly clicked between us. We were both at crossroads in our life and able to support each other mostly with humor and laughter. Nothing - not even death - can take away those memories.
And while we both have made new friends over the years, they only see us as we have become but we know the history that we grew from and that shaped us to face the future events of our life. Because of this history there has always been a continuity in our relationship which has been so comfortable and treasured.
You will never be forgotten. As always, Nettie
To Karin and Francisca:
Thank you so very much for keeping me informed about your mom's situation. The following quote of Kahlil Gibran comes into my head whenever I think of you girls.
"Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains."
Betti lives on.
Namaste, Nettie
From Nettie Vanderputten on 02/03/2010
I remember Betti as a great and strong woman. She was a step-grandmother to me, but unlike any grandmother I'd known; so youthful and full of life, and always so forthright.
It's sad to think that she is no longer here, but at the same time I know that she lives on in all the great people she's raised.
Ihor Kuz
16th February 2010