Elizabeth Nelle La Chiusa's Obituary
Elizabeth (Bette) Nelle Straub, Justice, La Chiusa –Born April 26, 1923 to Isabel and Arthur Straub in Skidmore City, Nodaway County, Mo. Served in the US Marine Corp 1944-1945; and married Robert Wayne Justice August 26, 1944 in New Bern, North Carolina. Survived by daughters Jana Rae Hassett of Enoch, UT, and Bette Jean Oden of Lebanon, OR; and stepsons Timothy La Chiusa of Hornell NY and Steven La Chiusa of Clermont, FL. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Arthur and Joseph Elbert Straub.Bette remarried Joseph Gregro La Chiusa in 1961. They loved to dance and play bridge. She was a master duplicate bridge player and played as often as she could. In later years, she was unable to get out as often and spent hours playing online.After 44 yrs. of marriage and Joe’s death in 2005, her constant companion became “Joey”, a rescue dog that died just 15 days ahead of her. Many of her friends at Waterford Terrace enjoyed Joey during the 7+ years she resided there.Bette loved to read and her many hours of choosing books at the San Carlos Library led to many years of volunteer services to the Friends Group. She retired from 20 years’ service as a Legal Secretary and was a member and past-president of the San Diego Legal Secretaries Association.Bette was very proud to have been a Woman Marine and was a life member of the Women Marines Association. Her remains will be placed at Ft Rosecrans next to Joseph. Her passing April 22, 2017 (just 4 days shy of being 94) will be mourned by family and the many friends who made a difference in her life. At Bette’s request, there will be no services. Donations in her memory may be made to the San Carlos Library Friends. You can reach them on line at their website http://www.scfol.org/donate/ or by mail at 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070.
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