Bette Dodge

Bette Dodge was born in Austin, Nev. to Anna and Frank Cochran and at the age of four settled in Reno, Nev. with her family where she attended Reno schools. She graduated from Reno High School in 1940, and went on to the University of Nevada, Reno where she spent the next two years. While at UNR she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and in 1940 was voted the most outstanding girl at UNR. She then went on to the Pasadena Playhouse to study acting and returned to Reno where on Aug. 13, 1947, she married Carl F. Dodge. They made their home in Fallon, Nev. where she spent her remaining years.

In 1948, a son, Carlon was born and two years later a daughter, Audys. Bette always said those were her happiest years; raising her children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Bette was a great homemaker and cook and spent many hours volunteering at the schools and athletic events in which her children were involved. She was the originator of the Bean Feed which still continues today, raising funds for Little League. She was active in the Republican Central Committee and a devoted member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, while it was active in Fallon, serving in the capacity as President of the Board, Reader, Sunday School teacher and piano player.

Bette was preceded in passing by her parents; brother, William Cochran and her husband of 59 years, Carl.

She is survived by her son, Carlon Dodge; daughter, Audys Dodge Losche; grandsons, David (Anna) Dodge, Andrei (Jessey) Losche, Christian Losche, Chase Losche and great granddaughter, Kendra Dodge.

A private family burial was held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Masonic Memorial Gardens in Reno, Nev. Donations in her memory may be made to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, P.O. Box 287, Carson City, Nev. 89702.