Obituary of Elizabeth A. Blodgett

Elizabeth "Betty" Blodgett, of Westerlo entered into eternal peace at the age of 83 to be with her cherished Lord and Savior on June 17th surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Westerlo, on Sept. 19, 1926 and was raised on the Kropp Farm. She was the daughter of the late, John and Margaret (Miller) Kropp. Betty was a lifelong resident of Westerlo. The love and joys of her life were filled with Faith, Family and Friends. She always had a kind word and smile to share with all who knew her. She had a passion for her flower gardens, cats and feathered friends. If there was a little piece of nature to be saved or loved Betty was there to do what she could. Although her life had many hardships Betty always persevered and maintained her positive outlook. She was an example of beauty, strength and courage to all that knew her. She discovered the joy of hot-air ballooning at the age of 75 when she took her first balloon ride. She gained her independence in her middle 60's when she received her driver's license and her first car. These two events opened a whole new world to her. She previously worked for Duffy Mott Co., Voorheesville; Montgomery Ward, Menands; Shepard's Farm, Greenville and The First Baptist Church of Westerlo. Betty was a long time member of The First Baptist Church of Westerlo and participated in a variety of activities; the former President of Loudonville Christian Singles; a member of the Westerlo Historical Club; and former correspondent for the Altamont Enterprise, Thayer's Corners Column. She was also a multi-gallon blood donor with the Red Cross. Betty had a love for life that will never be forgotten and will live on forever in the legacy of her family. She was a woman of strength, humor, love, devotion and strong Christian Faith. Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her son, Steven Blodgett, her sisters, Suzanne Knapp and Helen Margaret "Maggie" Way and a brother, John Kropp. Surviving are her loving children, Lary Blodgett of Atlanta, GA; Karen (Mark) Robertson of Voorheesville, NY; Donald (Barbara) Blodgett of Meridianville, AL; Dale Blodgett, of Albany, NY; Barbara (Tuan) Razik of Cobleskill, NY; Carol Blodgett of Westerlo, NY; Susan Blodgett of Castleton, NY; Michael Blodgett and Tess (Proper) of Watervliet, NY and 12 Grandchildren; Chris, Samantha, Amanda, Mareena, Imran, Kamel, Tyler, Steven, Ryan, Andrew, Braden and Christa and a great granddaughter, Lyndsey. Betty is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Resurrection Nursing Home, Castleton, NY and Rensselaer County Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 26th at 11:00 AM at The First Baptist Church of Westerlo with interment immediately following in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Betty's memory to The First Baptist Church of Westerlo, Rensselaer County Hospice, Resurrection Nursing Home or an animal shelter of your choice.