Betty Davis

Dear Family of Betty Davis: I was saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Betty. We knew each other in California when we were in the same music teachers' association. She was my mentor when I was just beginning to teach piano, and she taught me things that I used all throughout my own career of teaching piano students. She inspired me with her creativity and her love for her students. My recitals were patterned after hers--always something different and fun--duets, singing, two piano numbers, every recital with a theme. We corresponded with each other for a few years after she moved to Montana, but since I had not heard from her for a while, I went searching to see if she had passed. I am tearfully writing to you this day that I found her obituary. I really loved her and wish I could have been able to tell her goodbye. Thanks for all you did for her. She told me many times how she loved all of you and was so proud of her family. This picture of Betty and John was taken when I lived there. What happy memories for me. Deanna Beames 2001 W Bear Creek Dr Nampa, Idaho 83686

My name is Amy and I’m Betty’s oldest grandchild. My grandma had the heart of an angel. Never did she have one cross thought in her mind. She gave me love and tenderness. When I was young, I would call my grandma after I I would walk home from school. When I was sad, grandma would just hold me and make everything better. I will miss her forever. I’m so grateful that I got to have her as my grandma. She taught me love, sensitivity, and compassion for others. She will be in my heart and my soul for as long as I shall live.

My daughter, Nicole, took piano lessons for years. Our family was so blessed to live in the neighborhood and have Mrs. Davis in our lives. May her memory be a blessing.