Bettina Brown obituary: Bettina Brown's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Bettina Metz Brown
1933 - 2016
In Memory Of
Bettina Metz Brown
1933 - 2016
Bettina Metz Brown, born Bettina Jane Metz, but affectionately known as Tina, passed away quietly on October 19, 2016. She leaves three daughters, Melissa, Heather, and Fredricka.
Tina was born on January 19, 1933 in Patchogue, Long Island but grew up in Jamestown, New York. She went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and while home for a visit met C. Wellman Brown, Bill, whom she married two years later in 1955 just before graduating with her Bachelor of Arts. After graduation, Tina and Bill lived in Buffalo, NY and then moved to Madison, New Jersey where Tina taught second grade and where they started their family.
Tina loved teaching and she utilized her creativity to surround her students with visual learning aids, while sharing her exuberance for learning, grammar, manners, and hugs. When Bill began traveling for work more, and city life became more complicated, Tina and Bill moved to his hometown, Westfield, NY, to raise their family away from the stresses of the city.
Tina took pride in being the best mother she could be to her daughters and to the houseful of dogs and cats. Tina and Bill also provided a home for two daughters of a deceased friend, each for a year. When her mother began to age, Tina brought her to live in Westfield to care for her and because they were best friends. She loved being with people, so she worked periodically as a substitute teacher. She volunteered as a gray lady at the hospital, serving lunches for the Rotary Club, and as a board member on the Westfield Academy and Central School’s board. She enjoyed her bridge club, and she chatted with everyone at the local grocery, drug, and video stores, so shopping took a little longer as she brightened people’s day.
Tina’s other passion was for antiques-she had an eye for beauty and a knack for finding bargains-so the house at 90 S. Portage street was filled with everything from her jewelry to artwork and clocks covering all wall space. She was in her heyday at Christmas when she transformed the house into a wonderland with garlands, wreaths and candles everywhere along with her special collection of antique and hand-crafted stuffed animals and dolls. The transformation took days, as she lovingly unwrapped each piece and chatted about the story of who made it or how she acquired it. When Bill retired and they down-sized to a more manageable house at 41 Spring street, it was still filled with Tina’s treasures and her magical Christmas collection.
Warm, caring, and expressive, Tina will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held privately.
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Tina was born on January 19, 1933 in Patchogue, Long Island but grew up in Jamestown, New York. She went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and while home for a visit met C. Wellman Brown, Bill, whom she married two years later in 1955 just before graduating with her Bachelor of Arts. After graduation, Tina and Bill lived in Buffalo, NY and then moved to Madison, New Jersey where Tina taught second grade and where they started their family.
Tina loved teaching and she utilized her creativity to surround her students with visual learning aids, while sharing her exuberance for learning, grammar, manners, and hugs. When Bill began traveling for work more, and city life became more complicated, Tina and Bill moved to his hometown, Westfield, NY, to raise their family away from the stresses of the city.
Tina took pride in being the best mother she could be to her daughters and to the houseful of dogs and cats. Tina and Bill also provided a home for two daughters of a deceased friend, each for a year. When her mother began to age, Tina brought her to live in Westfield to care for her and because they were best friends. She loved being with people, so she worked periodically as a substitute teacher. She volunteered as a gray lady at the hospital, serving lunches for the Rotary Club, and as a board member on the Westfield Academy and Central School’s board. She enjoyed her bridge club, and she chatted with everyone at the local grocery, drug, and video stores, so shopping took a little longer as she brightened people’s day.
Tina’s other passion was for antiques-she had an eye for beauty and a knack for finding bargains-so the house at 90 S. Portage street was filled with everything from her jewelry to artwork and clocks covering all wall space. She was in her heyday at Christmas when she transformed the house into a wonderland with garlands, wreaths and candles everywhere along with her special collection of antique and hand-crafted stuffed animals and dolls. The transformation took days, as she lovingly unwrapped each piece and chatted about the story of who made it or how she acquired it. When Bill retired and they down-sized to a more manageable house at 41 Spring street, it was still filled with Tina’s treasures and her magical Christmas collection.
Warm, caring, and expressive, Tina will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held privately.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.
Bettina Metz Brown, born Bettina Jane Metz, but affectionately known as Tina, passed away quietly on October 19, 2016. She leaves three daughters, Melissa, Heather, and Fredricka.
Tina was born on January 19, 1933 in Patchogue, Long Island but grew up in Jamestown, New York. She went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and while home for a visit met C. Wellman Brown, Bill, whom she married two years later in 1955 just before graduating with her Bachelor of Arts. After graduation, Tina and Bill lived in Buffalo, NY and then moved to Madison, New Jersey where Tina taught second grade and where they started their family.
Tina loved teaching and she utilized her creativity to surround her students with visual learning aids, while sharing her exuberance for learning, grammar, manners, and hugs. When Bill began traveling for work more, and city life became more complicated, Tina and Bill moved to his hometown, Westfield, NY, to raise their family away from the stresses of the city.
Tina took pride in being the best mother she could be to her daughters and to the houseful of dogs and cats. Tina and Bill also provided a home for two daughters of a deceased friend, each for a year. When her mother began to age, Tina brought her to live in Westfield to care for her and because they were best friends. She loved being with people, so she worked periodically as a substitute teacher. She volunteered as a gray lady at the hospital, serving lunches for the Rotary Club, and as a board member on the Westfield Academy and Central School’s board. She enjoyed her bridge club, and she chatted with everyone at the local grocery, drug, and video stores, so shopping took a little longer as she brightened people’s day.
Tina’s other passion was for antiques-she had an eye for beauty and a knack for finding bargains-so the house at 90 S. Portage street was filled with everything from her jewelry to artwork and clocks covering all wall space. She was in her heyday at Christmas when she transformed the house into a wonderland with garlands, wreaths and candles everywhere along with her special collection of antique and hand-crafted stuffed animals and dolls. The transformation took days, as she lovingly unwrapped each piece and chatted about the story of who made it or how she acquired it. When Bill retired and they down-sized to a more manageable house at 41 Spring street, it was still filled with Tina’s treasures and her magical Christmas collection.
Warm, caring, and expressive, Tina will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held privately.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.
Tina was born on January 19, 1933 in Patchogue, Long Island but grew up in Jamestown, New York. She went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and while home for a visit met C. Wellman Brown, Bill, whom she married two years later in 1955 just before graduating with her Bachelor of Arts. After graduation, Tina and Bill lived in Buffalo, NY and then moved to Madison, New Jersey where Tina taught second grade and where they started their family.
Tina loved teaching and she utilized her creativity to surround her students with visual learning aids, while sharing her exuberance for learning, grammar, manners, and hugs. When Bill began traveling for work more, and city life became more complicated, Tina and Bill moved to his hometown, Westfield, NY, to raise their family away from the stresses of the city.
Tina took pride in being the best mother she could be to her daughters and to the houseful of dogs and cats. Tina and Bill also provided a home for two daughters of a deceased friend, each for a year. When her mother began to age, Tina brought her to live in Westfield to care for her and because they were best friends. She loved being with people, so she worked periodically as a substitute teacher. She volunteered as a gray lady at the hospital, serving lunches for the Rotary Club, and as a board member on the Westfield Academy and Central School’s board. She enjoyed her bridge club, and she chatted with everyone at the local grocery, drug, and video stores, so shopping took a little longer as she brightened people’s day.
Tina’s other passion was for antiques-she had an eye for beauty and a knack for finding bargains-so the house at 90 S. Portage street was filled with everything from her jewelry to artwork and clocks covering all wall space. She was in her heyday at Christmas when she transformed the house into a wonderland with garlands, wreaths and candles everywhere along with her special collection of antique and hand-crafted stuffed animals and dolls. The transformation took days, as she lovingly unwrapped each piece and chatted about the story of who made it or how she acquired it. When Bill retired and they down-sized to a more manageable house at 41 Spring street, it was still filled with Tina’s treasures and her magical Christmas collection.
Warm, caring, and expressive, Tina will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held privately.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.