Betty M. Age - 79 - La Mesilla Ekberg

Betty M. Ekberg, born March 1, 1932, passed away suddenly October 20, 2011 from natural causes.\r\nBetty, a dedicated wife, mother and friend to many was born and grew up in Gering, Nebraska. An identical twin she and her sister Bonny were avid horseback riders, swimmers and ran everywhere they went. They remained inseparable throughout her life. \r\nBetty married the love of her life Ethen Ekberg of Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1952. She and Ethen started their family in Nebraska while Ethen was in the military with the birth of their son, Scott in 1954. The family moved to New Mexico in (1956) and began their 56 years of working and raising a family together in the Rio Grande Valley of Northern NM. Betty worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the scientific library and in public relations as part of the Bradbury Science Museum. In 1988, she retired after 25 years of service. Betty had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing and dance. She also enjoyed riding horses, hunting, RVing, and motorcycle touring. Betty and Ethen traveled extensively after retiring. She was particularly fond of their trip to California on the motorcycle and to Alaska in their RV. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.\r\nThrough perseverance and hard work, Betty was able to achieve many successes throughout her life. At different times she was a national shooting champion, bowled numerous perfect games, and was a leader among spouses at the local and national level in the Elks Association. \r\nAbove all, Betty exemplified the gift of dedication to family, work and life’s pursuits.\r\nBetty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ethen, her sister Bonny Ingwerson (Darrell) her son Scott (Jeni), her daughters Vivian Goodman (Brian) and Denise Ekberg (Eric), her grandchildren, Sarah Parks (Michael), Laura Bosserman and Caleb Ekberg.\r\nThe family will host an open house memorial service on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 2-5 at the family home in La Mesilla. The family of Betty M. Ekberg has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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