Elder Interview-Betty Doxtator
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Betty DoxtatorEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.129Tags
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Doxtator, Betty Jane (Bjerkvold) Born 02/01/1927 Parents: Bernard Bjerkvold & Celinda (Doxtator) Betty’s father came from Norway and raised tobacco. She lived on Salt Pork Ave. She belonged to a Lutheran Church. Growing up she went to a Lutheran school first grade through eighth grade. She went to West De Pere high school. When anyone in her family got sick, they would go to see Dr. Hitter. Betty went out on her own when she was just 16 years old. Her husband went to Tomah School. She worked for St. Joeseph school for 30 years. A special event for her is that she is working in a Day Care, Foster Care, and a Parent Program. Her family spoke Oneida. Her father built barns, he was also a deputy for the Brown County. Betty’s advice to the future generation is to, live for the day.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media