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Betty May Lucks

Betty's obituary from The Star-Ledger of Ft. Myers

Betty L. Clarke
Sept. 29, 1939 - Apr. 21, 2017
After an eight year battle with IPF [Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis], Betty earned her wings. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 58 years, Bill, her five living children, Billy, Chuck, Jack, Matt and Marybeth. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Betty grew up in Columbus, Ohio and attended Heidelberg University. It was there she met her one true love, Bill. They married and moved to New Jersey. Betty was a graduate of Kean University. She went on to teach kindergarten in Roselle Park, earning Teacher of the Year for 1992 - 1993. Upon retirement Betty moved to Fort Myers, Florida where she learned her love for playing golf. Arrangements are a Christian mass at St. John XXIII, Fort Myers, FL. Followed by a burial at St. John XXIII Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life will follow at Olde Hickory Golf Country Club, Fort Myers, FL...In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.


Written to classmates by Betty in July, 2008

I retired from teaching kindergarten back in 1998 after 27 years of teaching (wow, 10 years ago already).

We just had our 4th high school graduation for a grandchild this year. Having 11 grandchildren, we are almost on a yearly roll of attending graduations from high school and college.

In the 80s I had a lot of surgery on both feet, even was told I would spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. I was then blessed by a doctor at the Institute of Joint Diseases in NY. He has me still walking. I only can run, skip and jump in my mind, not body. As I enter my 70th year of life, I like the fact I can take my time to smell the roses.

I have also been blessed to be able to enjoy summer year round by living in Florida, October to May/June, and on the Jersey shore, June to October.




Here I am on "Candid Camera" at my Florida home. The photo taken by Mardelle's cousin who lives only two blocks away. Small world.


I still have my creative juices flowing. I have run golf outings for charity, created booklets, pamphlets, programs etc. One of my daughters-in-law has me now into card making. Just can't seem to get the kid out of me--still color, cut and paste.

I don't get to Columbus much, but when I do I hope I can get together with some of ya all.


Written by Betty to Classmates in 1992

Occupation - kindergarten teacher
Husband - Bill
Children - Bill, Jr (33), Chuck (32), Jack (30), Matt (28), Marybeth (27)
Grandchildren-Brian (8), Patrick (4), Andy (4), Sara (2), Charlotte (1), Nicholas born 4/15/92.
I remember slumber parties and pizza after the football games. Hope to see the old gang at the reunion and hear from old friends.