In Memoriam : Betty Carswell

Betty Carswell Betty V Carswell - age: 89
(February 15, 1921 to October 23, 2010 )
Resident of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey

Visitation Information:
Service are private

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to:

Give Kids the World
Att: Development,
210 S. Bass Road,
Kissimmee Florida, 34746.

Obituary:
Betty V. Carswell, 89 of Spring Lake Heights, NJ passed away at home with her family by her side. She was born in West Long Branch and raised in Oakhurst. Betty worked at Sears Department Store, Camp Evans as a secretary and a Home Health Care Aide. She lived in Orlando, Fl for 35 years. There she was very active with a women’s group called FABS and an organization that helped children with terminal illnesses experience Disney World in Orlando, FL called “Give Kids the World”. Betty enjoyed her family, friends and playing the slots at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Fl. She will be dearly missed.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Philip J Carswell, two sons Bruce Carswell and Philip J Carswell , a sister Norma McKee and a brother Hamilton Hodge. She is survived by a sister Shirley Thompson of Long Branch, two daughters, Joan Iannitti of Little Falls, NJ and Dawn Eckman and her husband Howard of Spring Lake Heights and a daughter-in-law Tiia Carswell of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by 3 granddaughters and one grandson; Tanya Peterson of CA, Colleen Schubel, Sean Gregory and Christine Iannitti of NJ; 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and one nephew, Sherri Dehn, AL, Charlene Gizzi , NJ, Carolee Cole, FL, Cheryl Parsley, NJ, Jackie Lake, FL, Debbie Stoll FL, Barbie Tieto, NJ and Robert McKee, FL.

Arrangements are under the direction of Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. There will be a private cremation. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Give Kids the World Att: Development, 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee Florida, 34746. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.





Marion Elden - October 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dear Dawn and Family: It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but we know you'll find comfort in knowing she was a special part of such a well-lived life. And when the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. The memories we all have of our darling Betty are precious. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry and will truly miss her. Love, Marion and Ray Elden


Carolee Cole - October 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Aunt Betty: When I called her on the telephone, I used to say, “Hi, Aunt Betty – it’s Carolee!” If she did not recognize who was calling her, she immediately, became upset. So, I always started our conversations with “Hi Aunt Betty - It’s Carolee.” I still hear her, “Well, Hi Ya Honey!” Wow, what can any one of us say? I’m positive we all have our special endearments we can remember and share. To me, she was one of the bravest persons I knew. She took such good care of Uncle Phil and her devotion to Bruce was ‘second to none.’ She lived all alone, and yet was never alone. She felt safe in Hunter’s Creek as she began a new life without her husband. She managed to build a life and a network of friends and family. We all came to Florida and stayed with her. Her joy was to show every guest something exciting about Orlando. She would always pick a place or event specifically for that person. Her passion was reading. Her heart was her family. She was blessed with two wonderful daughters who will miss her dearly. When Aunt Betty became ill three months ago, I believe with all of my heart, her time on this earth was over then. God in His infinitely mercy granted her a little more time to be with her daughters and let them have the most precious moments, her last. Thank you Dawn and Joan. You are an example for all of us to follow. Our prayers and love go out to you in this sad time. Carolee