Betty Lee Schaper Green

Betty was born in Houston, TX on July 15, 1925. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1942 and continued her education at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, to become a Registered Nurse in 1946. Betty was married to Joseph Green on March 24, 1946; they were married forty years. She took great delight in being an Air Force wife, getting to explore new places with each assignment. Betty had a full and active life for many years – bowling, playing bridge, dancing and doing Red Cross Volunteer work. She also had a great passion for politics, writing numerous letters to representatives, even testifying before the Texas legislature. She had an amazing sense of humor and kept everyone around her entertained with her wit. She was a true force of nature and that presence will be missed.

Betty left many loved ones behind. She is survived by her, daughter, Jo Ann and husband Tom Padgett of Boulder, CO. Granddaughter Vanessa and husband Robert Lopez with great grandchildren Thomas, Adam and Patrick Lopez of Cerritos, CA. Grandson Travis and wife Kate Padgett of Dallas, TX. Daughter Linda Martin of Wyton, Cambridgeshire, UK. Granddaughter Amber Martin of Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Granddaughter Kristen Appelt of Tomball, TX. Son Gary and wife Linda Green of Houston, TX. Grandson Joseph Green of Austin, TX. Grandson Matthew and wife Allison Green of Oakland, CA.

Betty is preceded in death by beloved husband, Joseph Green, and her parents George Henry Lee Schaper and Helen Marguerite Keene Schaper. She was an only child.

The family of Betty Lee Green wishes to thank all of the earthly angels encountered by Betty and her family throughout her life. There were too many to list. The family is particularly grateful for the loving care provided during her last several years by the staff at Balfour. The family also appreciates the Reverends Dana Solomon and Will Reller.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14th in the Chapel of the Church of St. John the Divine, with The Reverend Laurens A. Hall, officiating. Interment will follow in Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at http://www.vfw.org/.