Bette Jane Workman Fairfax, Vermont Obituary

Bette Jane Workman

<p>Bette Jane (Garrapy) Workman, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home in Underhill. She was born in Underhill on November 19, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Davis) Garrapy. </p><p><br></p><p>Bette is predeceased by her husband, William Workman, who passed away in 1985. Bette flourished in the company of her friends and family. She belonged to the Green Mountain Bonsai Society, the Jeri-Hill Senior's club, and was a supporter of the Lyric Theater. She loved gardening, genealogy, and travel. She especially loved the occasions when her family could all be together on the farm in Underhill. There was such a gathering just two months before her passing, and she had a wonderful time with her children, grandchildren, and great-children.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her three sons William Workman and wife Carolyn of East Dorset, David Workman and wife Beth of Burlington, Scott Workman and wife Jessica of Essex Junction, her three daughters Cynthia Lindman and husband JD of California, Sandra R. Workman-Miles and husband Ben of New York, Wenda Workman of Cornwall, her brother Ronald Garrapy and wife Linda of Colchester, and her sister-in-law Betty Garrapy of South Burlington, 11 grandchildren Jack &amp; Ella Workman, Eleanor Workman, Felix and Caleb Workman, Jeremy Lindman and wife Alyssa, Jessica Johnson and husband Steffin, James Bliemeister, Laura Taylor and husband Christopher, Christopher Workman, Heather Workman, &amp; four great grandchildren, Brayden Lindman, Layla Ward, Corey Griffin, and Maya Griffin.</p><p><br></p><p>She was also predeceased by her brother Charles Garrapy and her grandson William W. Workman.</p><p><br></p><p>Per Bette’s wishes no visiting hours will be held. A memorial service will be held on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Underhill with Reverend Kevin Goldenbogen officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Bette’s memory may be made to the United Church of Underhill, P.O. Box 265, Underhill, VT 05489. The family invites you to view and share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com.</p><p><br></p>
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Bette Jane (Garrapy) Workman, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home in Underhill. She was born in Underhill on November 19, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Davis) Garrapy.


Bette is predeceased by her husband, William Workman, who passed away in 1985. Bette flourished in the company of her friends and family. She belonged to the Green Mountain Bonsai Society, the Jeri-Hill Senior's club, and was a supporter of the Lyric Theater. She loved gardening, genealogy, and travel. She especially loved the occasions when her family could all be together on the farm in Underhill. There was such a gathering just two months before her passing, and she had a wonderful time with her children, grandchildren, and great-children.


She is survived by her three sons William Workman and wife Carolyn of East Dorset, David Workman and wife Beth of Burlington, Scott Workman and wife Jessica of Essex Junction, her three daughters Cynthia Lindman and husband JD of California, Sandra R. Workman-Miles and husband Ben of New York, Wenda Workman of Cornwall, her brother Ronald Garrapy and wife Linda of Colchester, and her sister-in-law Betty Garrapy of South Burlington, 11 grandchildren Jack & Ella Workman, Eleanor Workman, Felix and Caleb Workman, Jeremy Lindman and wife Alyssa, Jessica Johnson and husband Steffin, James Bliemeister, Laura Taylor and husband Christopher, Christopher Workman, Heather Workman, & four great grandchildren, Brayden Lindman, Layla Ward, Corey Griffin, and Maya Griffin.


She was also predeceased by her brother Charles Garrapy and her grandson William W. Workman.


Per Bette’s wishes no visiting hours will be held. A memorial service will be held on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Underhill with Reverend Kevin Goldenbogen officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Bette’s memory may be made to the United Church of Underhill, P.O. Box 265, Underhill, VT 05489. The family invites you to view and share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com.


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Thursday, December 17 2015
11:00 AM
United Church of Underhill
7 Park Street
UNDERHILL, VT 05489
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Per Bette’s wishes no visiting hours will be held. A memorial service will be held on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Underhill with Reverend Kevin Goldenbogen officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family.