Betty Louise Cabrera

The Independent Newspaper Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2017 12:00 am Betty Louise Cabrera Betty Louise Cabrera went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 22, 2017. She was born in a small cattle town of Bayard, Nebraska on July 24, 1926 to Cecil & Mabel Wagner. Her father's family had settled there in the 1860's. Growing up in the Midwest she had a carefree childhood attending country schools and riding horseback on the then open plains often helping with herding the cattle. Her family was large with many brothers, Jack, Joe, Bill, and sisters, Rae Ella, Lorraine, Audrey predeceasing her as well as her parents. She loved her family having two daughters Joan Rushford (Michael), grandson Craig Schlicher (Tina), and great-grandson Joel Schmierer. Her daughter Pauline Vieira (Charles) as well as her son David Vieira predeceased her. She is also survived by her sister Jean, brother, Fred and step-grandson Dan Vieira (Rachael) as well as many nieces and nephews. She read her Bible daily with St. John her favorite book with Chapter 17 her favorite chapter. She followed the Golden Rule while always giving and forgiving. She and daughter Pauline bred and showed Yorkshire Terriers including at Westminster of New York. She bred and showed many beautiful champions one of which was on a national list for siring many champion offspring. She served on the Board of the Northern Calif. Yorkshire Terrier Club, often as President. She was a staunch supporter of the local Del Valle Dog Club with the club giving her a lifetime membership. As one friend said there should be more individuals in the world like her. She was well loved and will be greatly missed. Service will be held at the Cherokee Cemetery July 5 at 10:00am. Donations may be given in her memory to Christian Broadcast Network 977 Centerville Turnpike Virginia 23463-0001 or Salvation Army 1247 South Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205.