- Date Of Birth: September 6, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 11, 2021
- State: Colorado
Bettie was born September 6, 1927, to Richard and Mary Olmsted in Mille Lacs Lake, MN. She was the eldest child who enjoyed a loving family home with her parents and three younger brothers. Their home was stimulating with music, learning, love of nature and games. As her father Richard H. Olmsted, PhD was a Spanish professor, they moved to Columbia, MO where he taught at Stephen’s College before moving to El Paso, TX, where Dr. Olmsted taught at UTEP. She loved the area, had many friends, played tennis, was Homecoming Queen, was in ROTC and theater.
Bettie (Mary Elizabeth) Olmsted Distin passed away in Englewood, CO on November 11, 2021, on Veteran’s Day. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Survived by her children: Shelley (Rick) Mathison; son, Mark (Reggie); Renee (Patrick) Pilcher; Drew (Lori); grandchildren: Jason, Erik (Amy), Becky (Matt); Derek (Laura), Kim, Craig; Shayna (Matt), Justin (Bonnie), Jacob; Hunter, Natalie (fiancé Drew), Pamela, Broder (Sydney); great-grandchildren: Emily; Luke, Jack, Calvin; Bella, Natalee, Finley; Phoebe, Lydia, Nicholas; Ava, Linden, Lyric, Jet and Eloise. Also, brother Jim (Lisa) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob (2007), brothers Richard and Bill, as well as grandchildren Garrett and Savannah.
Mom was a gracious and fun-loving lady who enjoyed people, old movies and songs, her family heritage, reading, doting on her family, and she loved her Lord. She said that He had always been so tender, gentle, and protective of her. As she “wound down,” Jesus grew more dear to her.
She loved all her tender caretakers. The family is so grateful to the wonderful staff of Caley Ridge Assisted Living as well as the care staff of Dignity Hospice for their loving, attentive care of our mom and for always being her delighted “audience” of her cherished memories and many life experiences. Mom remained positive, compassionate, interesting, clever, brave, and spunky always. She was and is, loved.
