........the loss of one diminishes us all.   

I don't remember who said that.

I an sharing the death notice of yet another Tener --  Betty Jane Hodge, nee Armand.

Betty Jane Hodge

Betty's death notice appeared in the East Bay Times, 5 March 2023.  I am copying it below ---

Betty Jane Hodge passed away peacefully and surrounded by family and love on February 26, 2023, at her home in Ashland, Oregon.   She was preceded in death by her son, Scottie, and her daughter Andrea, as well as her family members Dawn Donnellan, Alyce Armand, and her sons-in-law Chris Beck and Steve Utne. 

She was a force in her grief, showed up for her loved ones, and took her losses as gainsknowing that her life had been blessed by theirs.  Betty is survived by her daughter, Jenni Beck of Ashland, her brother, Andre T. Armand of San Francisco, and her only grand-daughter, Alyssa Jane Lewis-Griffith of Sacramento, as well as her grandaughter-in-law, Trisha Lewis-Griffith, and their son Jude Ryan. 

Betty was fortunate to have spent her life surrounded by a family of close friends who will also miss her: The Beck Family, The Bobb Family, The Camalots of France, The Michaels Family, and The Carbone Family, to name a few. 

Betty Jane Armand was born at French Hospital in San Francisco on November 12, 1935. She was born into the Great Depression, and on the cusp of World War II, yet she came into this world with hope and a positive attitude which proved to be remarkable assets throughout her life. Her mother and father, Emilie Jane Tener and Andre T. Armand taught her to be sensitive and kind.  She married Whitney Hodge and had three children; Andrea Jane, Scott Whitney, and Jennifer Marie. Betty channeled her loving nature into a career in education. She taught special education at Shadelands Elementary in Concord, CA and eventually became principal there. She went on to become the administrator for special education for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. She was a fierce advocate for all the educators and students in her care, throughout her career. She was a consummate lover of life and adventuresailing, downhill skiing, traveling the world, backpacking, and camping were some of her favorite adventures. Her family cabin, HiPine, was a source of joy and special memories. 

Betty lived her life well with integrity, hope, and positivity. Her favorite saying was, "...the beat goes on". She will live on in our hearts, forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jack and Buena Foundation to support Camp Jack Hazard, a cause close to Betty's heart and family. www.jackandbuenafoundation.org/donate

Published by East Bay Times on Mar. 5, 2023.

She was the ray of sunshine brightening every room when she entered.  Her positive approach to things was contageous. Betty will be missed by her family and her friends.