Heartwarming

We've been going through items at Mom's house as we prepare to put it up for sale.

Tissue Alert

I held a "flash sale" advertised on Craigslist. The first woman through the door, started through the house, picked out a little bowl and an "Uv Glove" (oven glove). I asked if she did any crafting or quilting. Mom had two totes with fabric, quilt pieces, quilt blocks, and even the "Christmas Quilt" with complete blocks ready to piece the front, quilt, edge-bind.

"Oh, I don't, but my sister does. She's with the Hillsboro Elks and their 'Well Wishes With Stitches' fundraising project."

Perfect.  I asked her to take the whole supply, no charge.  Mom would be SO happy to have it go to a good cause.

Memorial Service, link to obituary

http://www.dvfuneralhome.com/obituary/bette-jackson

Friday, November 17, 2017, 3pm
Columbia Aviation Association
Aurora, Oregon

Praise for a wonderful woman

Mom passed away 2:10pm, Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Memorial Friday, November 17, Columbia Aviation Association, Aurora, Oregon

Words from others:

(1) "Bette Jackson was an extraordinary woman who touched many lives with her generosity. She could pass through fire with her head up, stronger for the experience but never rough. I aspire to emulate her patience, her honesty, and most of all her ability to make people feel welcomed and included. I will miss her more than I can say. Thank you for your legacy, grandma. I love you always." [Brooke]

(2) "Today, the world lost one of the most incredibly awesome, kind, patient, loving, and generous women I have ever known.😭  RIP, Grandma Bette Jackson; I am glad you are no longer suffering; but mere words are insufficient to express how much you will be missed, not only by me but by our very large extended family and oh so many friends!😭 I am so very grateful we got to spend some of your last good (or not-so-bad) days with you last week!😭
This photo from 1997 represents my strongest memories of Grandma, as she was throughout my childhood and young adulthood...😭😭 

P.S.: to be clear, I am not fishing for sympathy or commentary here; I simply needed to write something to work through the grief, and once written, no reason not to share this  tribute to one of the most amazing women ever to be part of my life." [Bill III]

(3) "One of my fondest  memories of mom Bette Jackson.  Sharing the history of the many airplane ornaments on the Jackson family [Christmas] tree.  The time and love she gave to us so often.  What a gift and blessing she was to all of us.  She will always be a part of us. Love you Mom. [Julie Ann]

(4) Dearest Aunt Bette Jackson, I love you. Rest in sweet peace.

"She was beautiful but not like those girls in the magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought. She was beautiful for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile even if she was sad. No she wasn't beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful deep down to her soul"

F.Scott Fitzgerald
[Rhoda]

(5) I only had a few interactions with her but she was always very warm and welcoming. I'm sorry for your loss and I am happy for her peace. Love you [Amy]

(6) She was so kind. And caring. And giving. So full of love and compassion.  ❤️
Enjoy heaven my dear friend and sister.  💔 [Susan]

(7) You were blessed with an incredible mom. [Joanne]

(8) Bette's pleasant smile and enjoyable conversation will be missed at the tables of CAA and our flying community mourns the loss of one of its finest citizens.

(9) Your mom was a joy and we always enjoyed her. Heaven received another angel. We are so sorry. [Mary]

(10) No words of comfort seem to cnvey my sad heart, my compassion & concern for you and all of us who feel a chunk of our heart stripped away ... and equally, my gratitude for having such an amazing woman touch my life. Please feel my arms embracing you, my dear cousin. [Rhoda]

(11) Yesterday I started a text but erased and started over with 'better' words, then erased again. There are no words, which I'm sure you've heard again and again. I've not stopped thinking of you, your mom, or her family and friends! [Rhochelle]

(12) I'm so sorry. I know that she was your friend as well as mother. So many of us love her. [Carol]

(13) Bette was a unique and caring friend. As you know, she would do anything for anybody. She will be missed and remembered.

(14)  I am sad to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We too will miss Bette, we loved her like a sister. She will truly be missed. Love, her softball family [Patty]