Ellen (Betty) Elizabeth Sawchak

Ellen (Betty) Elizabeth Sawchak, 80, passed away on November 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 12, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas to James and Ophelia Strong. Betty was married for 55 years to her beloved Stephen who preceded her in death on August 4th, 2017. She is survived by: her daughters, Dr. Kathryn (Kassy) Sawchak-Severud, Kari Lindahl, Kelly Mooney and Susan Sawchak; sons-in-law, Thomas Mooney and Dr. Erik Severud; grandchildren, Dr. Karissa Severud, Mariah Severud, Garrett Severud, Collin Severud, Gabriella Severud, Victoria Severud, Hannah Mooney, Harrison Mooney, Steven Lindahl, Kaylie Lindahl; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Betty attended the University of Texas at Austin and worked at the State Capital while her husband completed his degree. Early in their marriage, they had a deep commitment to fostering children, and adopted two of their own. She worked later as a bookkeeper for Sandra Vaughn and finished her career supporting her husband’s private company called SWESS.

Betty was very creative and loved crafts, quilting,  needle point, reading, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren in many of their hobbies and sports throughout the years. She also had a passion for supporting the Girls Scouts which allowed her the opportunity to develop her love of the outdoors. She spent many weekends at Camp Casa Mare where young girls learned to sail, earn badges of leadership/community service and more.

A memorial service will be held on the 7th day, January 2022(date) at 1:00pm at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Betty’s memory may do so to Gladney Center for Adoption | 6300 John Ryan Drive | Fort Worth, TX 76132 | (817) 922-6000 or online @ https://adoptionsbygladney.com, and The Sanctuary Foster Care Services | 1350 Nasa Parkway, Ste 210 | Houston, TX 77058 | (281-508-2205) or online @ https://www.sanctuaryfostercare.org/donate.

3 comments

  1. My dear, sweet cousin Betty was almost 10 years my elder, but never showed any frustration to her pestering little cousin. She was an angel and had a beautiful smile. She will never be forgotten. 💜💜💜

    David M Lowthorp
  2. I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to Kassy, Kari, Kelly, Susie, their families and all of Betty’s family and friends for her loss. I pray that all of you find peace and solace in the memories of the wonderful times in your lives with her.

    The Twist-Bruner Family
  3. Sending Prayers and Love to the Sawchak family with
    your loss of your BELOVED mother ❤️The Adler and Dimmick families

    Molly Kelly Adler

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