Betty Jean Synar's Obituary
Of Dallas, passed away August 1, 2009. She was born August 2, 1923 in Galveston, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband Joe Synar. Graduated from Texas Christian University in 1945. Received her Master’s in Education from the University of Colorado in 1948 and Master’s in Social Work from Smith College in 1951. She married the love of her life Joe J. Synar in 1951. After a few years with Family and Children’s Services in Schenectady, New York, she returned to Texas where she joined the staff of Child and Family Guidance Center of Dallas. In 1957 she was promoted to Chief Psychiatric Social Worker for the center, a position she occupied for over 30 years. She continued her career with her private practice until her death. Love, guidance and compassion for her patients fueled her life. She was a past board member of Jewish Family Services of Dallas. She served on the board of the Autism Treatment Center of Dallas and was the Chair of the 1918 Fellowship Society for Smith College School for Social Work. She had an endless love and devotion to children, families, higher education and social services. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Restland Funeral Home. A service will be held in Betty’s honor at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Restland’s Memorial Chapel, with interment to follow in Restland Memorial Park, Garden of Love. Floral Designer Rembrandt Florist (972) 761-8989.
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