Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Ray

POLSON — Elizabeth M. "Betty" Ray, 81, of Polson died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Evergreen Health and Rehab Center in Polson.

Betty was born on July 25, 1925, to John and Madeline Ray in Ellsworth, Maine. She attended schools and graduated from Ellsworth High School. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Maine and her PhD at Cornell University.

She retired as Professor Emeriti from Penn State University. Betty enjoyed golfing, gardening, and working in her flowers. She was an avid reader.

Both her parents and her brothers Gil, John, and Eldon Ray preceded Betty in death.

Surviving are her brothers Robert Ray and his wife Persis, George Ray and his wife Betty, Donald Ray and his wife Charlene; her sister Marilyn Chandler and her husband James; her long time friend Twyla Shear, and many, many nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.