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Personal note from Betty's Family

Hello beloved friends and family of Betty Jeanne. Wow we are missing her, huh? A few things to share:

- She was private in many ways, and as such there may be blank spots for us kids in our write up of her life in the obituary section. Please message us through this website or text Kirsten with anything you think needs to be corrected or added.

- She was often the behind the lens of the camera, and so we really don't have a lot of photos of her from her teens, young adult or career times. Please share those on the website with your stories!

- Please see the events page for details about her Celebration of Life on January 17th and to RSVP.

Thank you for your always love and care for Betty Jeanne. As she would say, "what a gift!". You have our love and blessings in your journey with Betty's passing and in your lives.

~ Kirsten, Jason and Zach

Kirsten cell for messaging or calls: 831 332 3619

Obituary

Betty Jeanne Liske (Brown) passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz, California with her children at her side on the evening of August 4, 2025 after a weekend of visits from all of her grandkids, family and friends. She considered Stockton, CA her chosen hometown, loving the people, culture and community there where she lived until weeks before her passing.

Betty was both a strong, determined woman and a “soft place to land,” as her younger …

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UC Master Gardeners

A memory from UC Master Gardeners
Betty showcasing her Stockton, CA backyard on the San Joaquin Master Gardeners garden tour.  Betty volunteered with Master Gardeners since their first San Joaquin graduating class in 2007, serving on the Advisory Committee, writing articles for the newsletter and earning Emeritus status following her active participation. It was through the garden tour that Betty met her then life-long friend Linda Driver. (San Joaquin County, CA, USA, 2012)

Betty showcasing her Stockton, CA backyard on the San Joaquin Master Gardeners garden tour. Betty volunteered with Master Gardeners since their first San Joaquin graduating class in 2007, serving on the Advisory Committee, writing articles for the newsletter and earning Emeritus status following her active participation. It was through the garden tour that Betty met her then life-long friend Linda Driver.

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What were Betty's favorite movies?
Fondly remember watching "A River Runs Through it" 1992, about two young boys grow…
Fondly remember watching "A River Runs Through it" 1992, about two young boys growing up in …
Fondly remember watching "A River Runs Through it" 1992, about two young boys growing up in the Montana wilderness an…
What were Betty's favorite vacation spots?
Always by water. Ocean / River. The sound of gentle running river water over rocks i…
Always by water. Ocean / River. The sound of gentle running river water over rocks is her heav…
Always by water. Ocean / River. The sound of gentle running river water over rocks is her heaven. Glad you are taking t…
What were Betty's favorite tv shows?
Lots to list. She used to laugh out loud to "Golden Girls" older women cutting loose.
Lots to list. She used to laugh out loud to "Golden Girls" older women cutting loose.
Lots to list. She used to laugh out loud to "Golden Girls" older women cutting loose.
What causes did Betty care about most?
Social and environmental justice
Social and environmental justice
Social and environmental justice

Timeline

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Born

November 2nd, 1943
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Graduated from college

1967
Cal State Hayward
Anthropology
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Graduated from graduate school

1992
California State University, Stanislaus, University Circle, Turlock, CA
Masters in Public Administration

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Pacific Gardens Chapel
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Pacific Gardens Chapel

Hospice of Santa Cruz County
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Hospice of Santa Cruz County

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