Dr. Betty I. Buford, 86, of Waco, former Professor of Psychology at Temple Junior College, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, September 22, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Services will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 23, at the New Road Church of Christ. Burial will be in May Cemetery, Brown County, Texas.
Betty Irene was born in May, Texas, to the late Altus L. “Tink” and Dixie Mae (Driskill) Buford. Dr. Buford was a graduate of Abilene Christian College in 1948, and began her career as a teacher of English and journalism at Electra High School, Electra, Texas, in 1948 to 1951. She received her M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1952. She then moved to Plainview High School and from 1951 to 1962, taught Creative Writing and Photography along with English and Journalism. Following her teaching years at Plainview High School, Betty was appointed as Director of Counseling and Guidance, 1962-1970. She did postgraduate work at Texas Tech and received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M in 1973. Throughout these years Betty touched the lives of students who kept in touch with her for many years. She was well known for her love of teaching young people. Betty also officiated high school volleyball games for many years.
She was a member of the State Board of Directors, Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) 1961 to 70; and elected as president of TCTA 1966-67. During these years of serving students and teachers, Betty traveled to every small and large school district in the state to encourage excellence in teaching and learning. Betty was a long-time member of the National Educators Association and served as president of the National Association of Classroom Teachers, headquartered in Washington, D.C., 1969-70.
Following her work with the public schools and serving at the state and national levels, Dr. Buford returned to Texas and was employed by TAMU, from 1970 to 1973. There she taught as a full-time instructor in the Department of Education as a graduate student while she completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Educational Administration, 1973.
Betty served as the Director of the Office of Research & Evaluation for San Antonio ISD, from 1973 to 1974. In 1974 until retirement in 1987, Betty served as professor and Director of Psychology at Temple Jr. College.
In 1977-1978, Dr. Buford was honored with a nomination by her peers at Temple Jr. College, for the Minnie Piper Professor, an award for her performance as a professional educator. In 1982, she was recognized and honored with an appointment by Texas Governor, W.P. Clements Jr. to the State Teachers Professional Practices Commission. Other awards include the Distinguished Service Award in Human Relations, National Educators Association, Award of Excellence of Service to Education, San Antonio Teachers Council, Yellow Rose of Texas Commission for Service to Education in Texas, Arkansas Traveler Award and the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas.
Dr. Buford was presented the third Grover C. Morlan Medal Award by Abilene Christian College, Dept of Education. Recipients of this award are those who have made significant contributions and improvements in the field of education. When accepting this award, Dr. Buford was quoted to say, “I am teaching because I fervently believe that the quality of education which young people receive determines the type of society, government and nation that follows as these young people assume the responsibilities of the future…Hopefully and prayerfully, my efforts at being a quality teacher will produce a contribution to the community and the society in which I live.”
Betty was an avid reader, a Bible scholar, a lover of animals, a “best friend” to all who knew her. Never did one have to wonder how Betty felt about anything. She was fair and firm and was an outstanding leader and contributor in each and every position she held. Many teachers throughout the state and nation will remember her leadership and remarkable skills as presiding officer at major conferences and conventions.
Betty was known for her kind-heart and her willingness to reach out to help those in need. Her kindness and caring extended far and wide. Betty loved her Lord and taught Bible classes for the young and later taught for the ladies of her church. She loved to sing the old hymns and especially enjoyed “singings” held at her church through out the years.
Dr. Buford traveled the world. She visited Cuba, Hawaii, Europe, and South America, as well as every state in the nation. She was a delegate to the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) in Sydney, Australia, 1970, and in Dublin, Ireland in 1968 representing Classroom Teachers of the U.S.
Dr. Buford enjoyed teaching, counseling, encouraging, and motivating students, teachers, family and friends. She was a great listener and was able to help many turn their lives around as well as to seek more meaningful goals, tasks and life styles.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Altus; and niece, Betty Mae.
Survivors include nieces, Alta Marie Heine of Austin, and Sue Ellen Ricca of Kerrville; nephew, Raymond E. Buford, of Austin; great-nieces and nephews, Cari Knuckles, of New Hampshire, Dixie Bachyrycz, of Colorado, Christopher Homsey, of Texas, Heather Maness, of Nevada, Jeremiah Buford, of Hawaii, Michael Buford, of Colorado, Jeff, Josh and Alexi Jackson, of New Mexico; and also many cousins, extended family members, and friends.
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Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
Name: Bettie Irene Buford
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 02 Aug 1928
Event Place: May, Brown, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: A L Buford
Mother's Name: Dixie Mae Driskill
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Note spelling of first name on Texas Birth Certificate.
Betty Irene was born in May, Texas, to the late Altus L. “Tink” and Dixie Mae (Driskill) Buford. Dr. Buford was a graduate of Abilene Christian College in 1948, and began her career as a teacher of English and journalism at Electra High School, Electra, Texas, in 1948 to 1951. She received her M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1952. She then moved to Plainview High School and from 1951 to 1962, taught Creative Writing and Photography along with English and Journalism. Following her teaching years at Plainview High School, Betty was appointed as Director of Counseling and Guidance, 1962-1970. She did postgraduate work at Texas Tech and received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M in 1973. Throughout these years Betty touched the lives of students who kept in touch with her for many years. She was well known for her love of teaching young people. Betty also officiated high school volleyball games for many years.
She was a member of the State Board of Directors, Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) 1961 to 70; and elected as president of TCTA 1966-67. During these years of serving students and teachers, Betty traveled to every small and large school district in the state to encourage excellence in teaching and learning. Betty was a long-time member of the National Educators Association and served as president of the National Association of Classroom Teachers, headquartered in Washington, D.C., 1969-70.
Following her work with the public schools and serving at the state and national levels, Dr. Buford returned to Texas and was employed by TAMU, from 1970 to 1973. There she taught as a full-time instructor in the Department of Education as a graduate student while she completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Educational Administration, 1973.
Betty served as the Director of the Office of Research & Evaluation for San Antonio ISD, from 1973 to 1974. In 1974 until retirement in 1987, Betty served as professor and Director of Psychology at Temple Jr. College.
In 1977-1978, Dr. Buford was honored with a nomination by her peers at Temple Jr. College, for the Minnie Piper Professor, an award for her performance as a professional educator. In 1982, she was recognized and honored with an appointment by Texas Governor, W.P. Clements Jr. to the State Teachers Professional Practices Commission. Other awards include the Distinguished Service Award in Human Relations, National Educators Association, Award of Excellence of Service to Education, San Antonio Teachers Council, Yellow Rose of Texas Commission for Service to Education in Texas, Arkansas Traveler Award and the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas.
Dr. Buford was presented the third Grover C. Morlan Medal Award by Abilene Christian College, Dept of Education. Recipients of this award are those who have made significant contributions and improvements in the field of education. When accepting this award, Dr. Buford was quoted to say, “I am teaching because I fervently believe that the quality of education which young people receive determines the type of society, government and nation that follows as these young people assume the responsibilities of the future…Hopefully and prayerfully, my efforts at being a quality teacher will produce a contribution to the community and the society in which I live.”
Betty was an avid reader, a Bible scholar, a lover of animals, a “best friend” to all who knew her. Never did one have to wonder how Betty felt about anything. She was fair and firm and was an outstanding leader and contributor in each and every position she held. Many teachers throughout the state and nation will remember her leadership and remarkable skills as presiding officer at major conferences and conventions.
Betty was known for her kind-heart and her willingness to reach out to help those in need. Her kindness and caring extended far and wide. Betty loved her Lord and taught Bible classes for the young and later taught for the ladies of her church. She loved to sing the old hymns and especially enjoyed “singings” held at her church through out the years.
Dr. Buford traveled the world. She visited Cuba, Hawaii, Europe, and South America, as well as every state in the nation. She was a delegate to the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) in Sydney, Australia, 1970, and in Dublin, Ireland in 1968 representing Classroom Teachers of the U.S.
Dr. Buford enjoyed teaching, counseling, encouraging, and motivating students, teachers, family and friends. She was a great listener and was able to help many turn their lives around as well as to seek more meaningful goals, tasks and life styles.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Altus; and niece, Betty Mae.
Survivors include nieces, Alta Marie Heine of Austin, and Sue Ellen Ricca of Kerrville; nephew, Raymond E. Buford, of Austin; great-nieces and nephews, Cari Knuckles, of New Hampshire, Dixie Bachyrycz, of Colorado, Christopher Homsey, of Texas, Heather Maness, of Nevada, Jeremiah Buford, of Hawaii, Michael Buford, of Colorado, Jeff, Josh and Alexi Jackson, of New Mexico; and also many cousins, extended family members, and friends.
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Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
Name: Bettie Irene Buford
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 02 Aug 1928
Event Place: May, Brown, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: A L Buford
Mother's Name: Dixie Mae Driskill
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Note spelling of first name on Texas Birth Certificate.
Dr. Betty I. Buford, 86, of Waco, former Professor of Psychology at Temple Junior College, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, September 22, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Services will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 23, at the New Road Church of Christ. Burial will be in May Cemetery, Brown County, Texas.
Betty Irene was born in May, Texas, to the late Altus L. “Tink” and Dixie Mae (Driskill) Buford. Dr. Buford was a graduate of Abilene Christian College in 1948, and began her career as a teacher of English and journalism at Electra High School, Electra, Texas, in 1948 to 1951. She received her M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1952. She then moved to Plainview High School and from 1951 to 1962, taught Creative Writing and Photography along with English and Journalism. Following her teaching years at Plainview High School, Betty was appointed as Director of Counseling and Guidance, 1962-1970. She did postgraduate work at Texas Tech and received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M in 1973. Throughout these years Betty touched the lives of students who kept in touch with her for many years. She was well known for her love of teaching young people. Betty also officiated high school volleyball games for many years.
She was a member of the State Board of Directors, Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) 1961 to 70; and elected as president of TCTA 1966-67. During these years of serving students and teachers, Betty traveled to every small and large school district in the state to encourage excellence in teaching and learning. Betty was a long-time member of the National Educators Association and served as president of the National Association of Classroom Teachers, headquartered in Washington, D.C., 1969-70.
Following her work with the public schools and serving at the state and national levels, Dr. Buford returned to Texas and was employed by TAMU, from 1970 to 1973. There she taught as a full-time instructor in the Department of Education as a graduate student while she completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Educational Administration, 1973.
Betty served as the Director of the Office of Research & Evaluation for San Antonio ISD, from 1973 to 1974. In 1974 until retirement in 1987, Betty served as professor and Director of Psychology at Temple Jr. College.
In 1977-1978, Dr. Buford was honored with a nomination by her peers at Temple Jr. College, for the Minnie Piper Professor, an award for her performance as a professional educator. In 1982, she was recognized and honored with an appointment by Texas Governor, W.P. Clements Jr. to the State Teachers Professional Practices Commission. Other awards include the Distinguished Service Award in Human Relations, National Educators Association, Award of Excellence of Service to Education, San Antonio Teachers Council, Yellow Rose of Texas Commission for Service to Education in Texas, Arkansas Traveler Award and the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas.
Dr. Buford was presented the third Grover C. Morlan Medal Award by Abilene Christian College, Dept of Education. Recipients of this award are those who have made significant contributions and improvements in the field of education. When accepting this award, Dr. Buford was quoted to say, “I am teaching because I fervently believe that the quality of education which young people receive determines the type of society, government and nation that follows as these young people assume the responsibilities of the future…Hopefully and prayerfully, my efforts at being a quality teacher will produce a contribution to the community and the society in which I live.”
Betty was an avid reader, a Bible scholar, a lover of animals, a “best friend” to all who knew her. Never did one have to wonder how Betty felt about anything. She was fair and firm and was an outstanding leader and contributor in each and every position she held. Many teachers throughout the state and nation will remember her leadership and remarkable skills as presiding officer at major conferences and conventions.
Betty was known for her kind-heart and her willingness to reach out to help those in need. Her kindness and caring extended far and wide. Betty loved her Lord and taught Bible classes for the young and later taught for the ladies of her church. She loved to sing the old hymns and especially enjoyed “singings” held at her church through out the years.
Dr. Buford traveled the world. She visited Cuba, Hawaii, Europe, and South America, as well as every state in the nation. She was a delegate to the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) in Sydney, Australia, 1970, and in Dublin, Ireland in 1968 representing Classroom Teachers of the U.S.
Dr. Buford enjoyed teaching, counseling, encouraging, and motivating students, teachers, family and friends. She was a great listener and was able to help many turn their lives around as well as to seek more meaningful goals, tasks and life styles.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Altus; and niece, Betty Mae.
Survivors include nieces, Alta Marie Heine of Austin, and Sue Ellen Ricca of Kerrville; nephew, Raymond E. Buford, of Austin; great-nieces and nephews, Cari Knuckles, of New Hampshire, Dixie Bachyrycz, of Colorado, Christopher Homsey, of Texas, Heather Maness, of Nevada, Jeremiah Buford, of Hawaii, Michael Buford, of Colorado, Jeff, Josh and Alexi Jackson, of New Mexico; and also many cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 9/19/2014 - 9/20/2014...L16
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Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
Name: Bettie Irene Buford
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 02 Aug 1928
Event Place: May, Brown, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: A L Buford
Mother's Name: Dixie Mae Driskill
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Note spelling of first name on Texas Birth Certificate.
Betty Irene was born in May, Texas, to the late Altus L. “Tink” and Dixie Mae (Driskill) Buford. Dr. Buford was a graduate of Abilene Christian College in 1948, and began her career as a teacher of English and journalism at Electra High School, Electra, Texas, in 1948 to 1951. She received her M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1952. She then moved to Plainview High School and from 1951 to 1962, taught Creative Writing and Photography along with English and Journalism. Following her teaching years at Plainview High School, Betty was appointed as Director of Counseling and Guidance, 1962-1970. She did postgraduate work at Texas Tech and received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M in 1973. Throughout these years Betty touched the lives of students who kept in touch with her for many years. She was well known for her love of teaching young people. Betty also officiated high school volleyball games for many years.
She was a member of the State Board of Directors, Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) 1961 to 70; and elected as president of TCTA 1966-67. During these years of serving students and teachers, Betty traveled to every small and large school district in the state to encourage excellence in teaching and learning. Betty was a long-time member of the National Educators Association and served as president of the National Association of Classroom Teachers, headquartered in Washington, D.C., 1969-70.
Following her work with the public schools and serving at the state and national levels, Dr. Buford returned to Texas and was employed by TAMU, from 1970 to 1973. There she taught as a full-time instructor in the Department of Education as a graduate student while she completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Educational Administration, 1973.
Betty served as the Director of the Office of Research & Evaluation for San Antonio ISD, from 1973 to 1974. In 1974 until retirement in 1987, Betty served as professor and Director of Psychology at Temple Jr. College.
In 1977-1978, Dr. Buford was honored with a nomination by her peers at Temple Jr. College, for the Minnie Piper Professor, an award for her performance as a professional educator. In 1982, she was recognized and honored with an appointment by Texas Governor, W.P. Clements Jr. to the State Teachers Professional Practices Commission. Other awards include the Distinguished Service Award in Human Relations, National Educators Association, Award of Excellence of Service to Education, San Antonio Teachers Council, Yellow Rose of Texas Commission for Service to Education in Texas, Arkansas Traveler Award and the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas.
Dr. Buford was presented the third Grover C. Morlan Medal Award by Abilene Christian College, Dept of Education. Recipients of this award are those who have made significant contributions and improvements in the field of education. When accepting this award, Dr. Buford was quoted to say, “I am teaching because I fervently believe that the quality of education which young people receive determines the type of society, government and nation that follows as these young people assume the responsibilities of the future…Hopefully and prayerfully, my efforts at being a quality teacher will produce a contribution to the community and the society in which I live.”
Betty was an avid reader, a Bible scholar, a lover of animals, a “best friend” to all who knew her. Never did one have to wonder how Betty felt about anything. She was fair and firm and was an outstanding leader and contributor in each and every position she held. Many teachers throughout the state and nation will remember her leadership and remarkable skills as presiding officer at major conferences and conventions.
Betty was known for her kind-heart and her willingness to reach out to help those in need. Her kindness and caring extended far and wide. Betty loved her Lord and taught Bible classes for the young and later taught for the ladies of her church. She loved to sing the old hymns and especially enjoyed “singings” held at her church through out the years.
Dr. Buford traveled the world. She visited Cuba, Hawaii, Europe, and South America, as well as every state in the nation. She was a delegate to the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) in Sydney, Australia, 1970, and in Dublin, Ireland in 1968 representing Classroom Teachers of the U.S.
Dr. Buford enjoyed teaching, counseling, encouraging, and motivating students, teachers, family and friends. She was a great listener and was able to help many turn their lives around as well as to seek more meaningful goals, tasks and life styles.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Altus; and niece, Betty Mae.
Survivors include nieces, Alta Marie Heine of Austin, and Sue Ellen Ricca of Kerrville; nephew, Raymond E. Buford, of Austin; great-nieces and nephews, Cari Knuckles, of New Hampshire, Dixie Bachyrycz, of Colorado, Christopher Homsey, of Texas, Heather Maness, of Nevada, Jeremiah Buford, of Hawaii, Michael Buford, of Colorado, Jeff, Josh and Alexi Jackson, of New Mexico; and also many cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 9/19/2014 - 9/20/2014...L16
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Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
Name: Bettie Irene Buford
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 02 Aug 1928
Event Place: May, Brown, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: A L Buford
Mother's Name: Dixie Mae Driskill
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Note spelling of first name on Texas Birth Certificate.
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