Wisconsin 4-H Specialist
In Memoriam
Elizabeth Davies was a tireless Extension educator from Waushara County who worked as home economist in Iowa and Sauk Counties and as a statewide 4-H Specialist. Her career involved developing adult and youth leaders and advising the state Adult and Youth Leader Councils. She established a 4-H program on the Menominee Reservation.
Karen Bogenschneider, UW-Madison Professor of Human Ecology and UW-Extension Family Policy Specialist, says, “Betty taught me the principles of program planning, to which I have long attributed the success of the Family Impact seminars. Betty was always there to support, nurture, and provide me with just the right advice at the right time.”
John Davies, nephew of Elizabeth, says, “Aunt Betty’s biggest influence with me came through the 4-H program. Through the years Betty encouraged me to be involved in the leadership programs as well as projects. It was this involvement that led me to better understand being a good citizen and reaching out to others.”
Betty provided service to her church as a deacon and elder, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, and UW-Madison School of Human Ecology.
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