Submitted by: Dan Rich

Betty Gabbard

Aug. 29,1 924 - Nov. 30, 2002

South Bend Tribune 12/3/2002

Betty Gabbard, age 78 of East Eighth Street, died Saturday in her home of natural causes. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Kozak of Port Charlotte, Florida and Vicki Gabbard of Mishawaka; a sister, Peggy Barnes of Rosedale, Indiana; and a brother, Roy Jacks of Mishawaka.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME is handling arrangements.

Hi Mom, it's me, Vicki,

I just wanted to let you know that the very best in all of us can be traced back to you. To honor you, we promise to turn our tears of sadness into those of absolute joy knowing by the grace of God you have regained your vision to see and the strength you lost to run back into the awaiting arms of your family and friends and the man you adore, our Dad. We will strive to remember to seek out the goodness in people, to be grateful for the smallest of all we have and that love and forgiveness are the greatest gifts we have to offer, even to those who seem unwilling to accept them. We hope by now you've been reassured by the highest authority that when you're holding both bowers and the ace, it's really okay to tell your partner to stay at home. Get some rest in between the games you've missed and the tons of books and crosswords you could no longer see to read. And don't worry about us, Mom. We'll see you everyday in the smiles of our very own reflections.

Love, the kids.