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Elizabeth Jeannine "Betsi" Bowers (Ballan), 56, of Las Vegas, died October 3, 2003. She was a retired cashier for the restaurant industry. She was born on May 20, 1947 and she was a life time resident. Betsi is survived by her companion, Jim O'Connor of Crystal; father, JW Bowers of Las Vegas; brother, John Bowers of Las Vegas; and "Boots" the cat.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, at Palm Mortuary. A service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, both at Palm Mortuary, 1600 South Jones Blvd. Donations can be made to your favorite animal shelter or foundation.
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Claire Flanders
I had a few classes with Betsi during our 3 years in high school. Betsy was the first friend I knew that got contact lenses our sophomore year, I believe. I remember going home and having the discussion of contacts because "everyone wears them" I quickly changed my mind when I saw Betsi's eyes just watering all the time. Her poor eyes! I asked her everyday why her eyes watered so. She told me she had to use eye drops several times a day to keep her eye moist. She said she was not going to give up, because apparently she and her mom had quite a discussion because they were expensive. She said her mom had FINALLY given in. Betsy was not going to lose the battle. After she got used to them , we laughed about it. But she still pulled out her glasses when the Vegas sand storms blew. She was a fun person, quiet until you got to know her. Rest in peace, friend.