Betty V. Sullivant

Published 12:18 am Tuesday, June 3, 2014

August 30, 1925 – May 17, 2014

Betty V. Sullivant passed away on May 17, at her home in Gilroy, California, from age-related illnesses. Betty was a long-time resident of Bend, Oregon, moving from California in 1988 with her now deceased husband, Henry R. Sullivant. Betty had recently moved to California to be closer to family after Henry’s death.

Betty was born in Nebraska to Hugh and Elizabeth Long, but moved with her family to Southern California as a toddler. She grew up in the San Bernardino area, graduating from San Bernardino High School and received an AA degree from San Bernardino Valley College. At San Bernardino High School is where Betty met her husband, Henry. They were married in 1946, and started their family in San Bernardino. Betty and Henry have three children, Leslee Meisenheimer (Richard) of Morgan Hill, CA, William Sullivant (Cheryl) of Lancaster, CA, and James Sullivant of Tustin, CA. Betty has six grandchildren, Donna Yeager (Mark) of Hollister, CA, Amy Dirolf (Todd) of Long Beach, NY, David Brown (Melissa) of Tustin, CA, Leslee Sullivant (fiancé, Chris Heintz) of Santa Monica, James D. Sullivant and Jeffrey D. Sullivant of Lancaster, CA. Betty also has three great-grandchildren, Tyler Yeager, Jordan Yeager, and Pearl Dirolf. Betty worked for the San Jose Mercury News for many years and retired in 1976 and remained a homemaker for the rest of her years, living independently up to her passing. Betty’s pastimes included crocheting, reading, and puzzles, plus visiting with many friends and family. Betty was an intelligent person who was completely satisfied and happy with her life.

Being quiet and kind by nature and strong from life’s experiences, Betty was very loving, very supporting and a very loved woman. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend, OR. A reception will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bend. Deschutes Memorial Chapel is honored to handle Betty’s arrangements.