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10-19-2014, 10:52 PM | #1 |
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Goodbye, Miss Betsy
My favorite and most enthusiastic passenger, Miss Betsy, passed away on Tuesday at the ripe old age of 95 years. We took her for her last ride in Old Henry on Labor Day attempting to drive the scenic Nebo Loop. But, she was so frail and weak that we had to cut the trip short. She could no longer tolerate the ride and never rode again. But, thereafter, she repeatedly asked about Old Henry, how he was doing, and when he was going to be on the road again. She was the epitome of an absolute classy lady that never got old inside and was always looking for adventure. We could all aspire to such. I get the feeling that some of us are also a bit like her in the "never grow old" part. A most amazing woman and I will sorely miss her.
Here are some pictures of her on some of our road trips. On our Death Valley trip in February 2012. (Full story here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97822) She's on the left. At Scotty's Castle: On the Valentine's Day trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in February 2013: (Full story here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97822)
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10-19-2014, 11:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
RIP Miss Betsy. How nice you included her on your many sojourns, I'm sure she appreciated every moment.
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10-19-2014, 11:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
I know you will miss her, sorry for your loss.
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10-20-2014, 01:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
Amazing
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10-20-2014, 01:58 AM | #5 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
Sorry you lost one of your passengers. 'Tis a good old age, though, and she was lucky to have you to take her out on these trips.
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10-20-2014, 02:52 AM | #6 |
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sorry to hear that Betsy has passed,but she would have had the best time riding out to all those neat places in that old ford, I bet she had good memories of them, you should be proud that you took the time to take her and the other ladies out in the country,what a way to spend the days. take care Lawrie |
10-20-2014, 03:16 AM | #7 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
I get the most joy from seeing the smiling faces of the older generation seeing our cars. You took that to another level and will always have those memories. May God bless her.
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10-20-2014, 06:55 AM | #8 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
Professor Henry, I'm sorry to hear your friend Betsy has died. I imagine she will be riding with you in spirit on your future journeys. From your remarks about her, I am reminded of an elderly, hard of hearing, customer of mine who, when I was preparing to put headphones on her for a cordless TV listening device I had just installed, responded to my remark "We're going to fix you up now!" said "DON'T STOP WITH THE EARS!". That was 20 years ago and sounds like something your Betsy would have said. Your friend in The Ford Barn, Larry
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10-20-2014, 07:12 AM | #9 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
We know you will miss her, sorry for your loss. We will miss her. you sure did give her much happines in her life.. Bless you.....
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10-20-2014, 07:32 AM | #10 |
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Re: Goodbye, Miss Betsy
Sometimes it's the cars that we love and give us meaning, but most times it's the people we meet through our cars. Rest peacefully Miss Betsy.
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10-20-2014, 08:23 AM | #11 |
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RIP, Miss Betsy!
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10-20-2014, 08:32 AM | #12 |
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Sorry to here that, may she rest in peace.
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10-20-2014, 10:44 AM | #13 |
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She will be missed by all who keep up with your travels and travails.
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10-20-2014, 11:58 AM | #14 |
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Sorry to hear of your loss but you will have the memories forever!So many people miss out on the history most older folks have stored away !I wish I had learned more from some of the older family members and others who have passed !
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10-20-2014, 12:16 PM | #15 |
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sorry for your loss, having included her is everything, good for you.
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10-20-2014, 01:12 PM | #16 |
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Bless her heart. She has endured a long journey. Think of all she has witnessed in her lifetime. May she rest forever in peace..
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10-20-2014, 02:28 PM | #18 |
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It is great that you were able to provide her so much enjoyment and you will have the fantastic memories to take with you.
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10-20-2014, 04:16 PM | #19 |
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May we all strive to leave a joyous legacy as she did. She sure seemed to enhance the lives of those around her that have written
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10-20-2014, 07:03 PM | #20 |
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Rest in peace Miss Betsy. Craig, Enjoy the memories of her navigation skills on the adventures with Old Henry. Please accept my condolences.
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