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Fitzgerald, Betty Jane

Betty Jane Fitzgerald, age 80, Glendora, California, formerly of New London died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Betty was born on September 26, 1931, in New London daughter of the late Lloyd and Hilda (Jarvis) Paul and the step-daughter of Leonard Ritchie. She was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School, New London. On December 30, 1950, Betty married Eugene R. Fitzgerald. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 30, 2010. In 1959, Eugene and Betty moved to Australia for 6 months. Betty worked in Milwaukee for Westinghouse Electric in the credit department and later at the Village of White Fish Bay as assistant to the Police Chief. She was a very active hands-on-mother being involved in Cub Scouts, baseball, soccer, and swimming with the boys. Betty enjoyed gardening, Sudoku puzzles, and coupon clipping. She was very good at “do-it-yourself” home improvements around her home. She was a member of the St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church in Azusa, California. Betty is survived by husband Eugene, two sons, Rob (Julie), David (Donna); brothers and sisters: Leonard Ritchie, Jr., Judy (Gene) Fink, Beverly (Clay) Harrington, Margie (Jerry) Mischke, Janet (Dale) Waterhouse; step-father, Leonard Ritchie Sr. Grandchildren: Danielle, Kennedy, Robby Jr., Griffith, Tabitha, Kaitlyn and Brennah. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son. A Graveside Committal was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bear Creek, where Betty was interred. Online condolences can be sent to www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, 209 W Cook St., New London

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