Elizabeth 'Betty' Maurice Bilheimer was born February 13, 1923 and passed away January 10, 2014. Betty grew up in South Pasadena and attended the junior and senior high schools, graduating in 1941. She married her classmate Jack Bilheimer '41, and they shared 57 years together before his death in 2006. They lived in Altadena and had four children:  Jack, Bob, Jeff, and Liz.

A person known for her willingness and pleasure in being the best mom she could be, not only to her own children, but to all their friends as well. She said many times, "I have had a great life."

Betty is survived by her four children and their spouses; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and her little dog Rikki.