Theodora Betjemann

Theodora Betjemann, age 79, passed away in Corvallis Oregon after a long illness. Theo was born in Amarillo, Texas and spent her youth in Mundelein, Illinois. She attended Dennison University, majoring in Art History and received a Master of Arts degree from New York University in the department of Music and Performing Arts. She worked in the social work field as an activities and dance therapist at Bronx Lebanon Hospital 1990-1997 and later as a teacher of developmentally- delayed preschoolers in Florida. Theo was a free spirit who was intellectually curious and an independent thinker. She cared deeply about issues of social justice and worked tirelessly on behalf of many causes in her community and beyond. She was an unusually creative person. Her love of art is seen in her paintings and pastel work. Her love of dance was channeled into her work with mentally and developmentally challenged adults and children. Her love of books was shared through regular gifts of her favorite books to all family, especially the children. Her love of animals was manifest in her care of her beloved Shih Tzu dogs, Moo-Chou and Ping. She was generous, sensitive and always enthusiastic no matter the topic. While her physical presence leaves a void, the above characteristics will always dwell in our memory of her. She was preceded in death by her beloved companion, Horace Roundtree, and her older brother, John. She is survived by brother Martin in Gainesville, Florida; brother Peter and spouse Dori in Philomath, Oregon and John’s spouse Celeste in Bradenton Florida. Many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends are spread across the country. A memorial service will be held via Zoom on August 28 at noon PST. If interested in attending please forward your email to betj@peak.org unless you have already done so. Donations in Theo’s memory can be made to National Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, Florida 33131 made to Memorial Fund for Theo Betjemann.If you would like to make a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Theo’s name, there are three ways to do so. You can indicate the donation is “In Memory of Theo Betjemann,” in which case the family will be notified. You can also request a receipt for tax purposes if desired. Visit the website, https://www.parkinson.org/, and click on yellow "Donate" button and select Tribute Gift. Mail a check made out to National Parkinson’s Foundation with memo "Memorial Fund for Theo Betjemann" to: 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, Florida 33131 Call 1-800-473-4636, option 2. Please share your thoughts and memories for the family at www.demossdurdan.com

Theodora Betjemann

January 1, 1943 - July 29, 2022