There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.
Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.
In Fondest and Loving Memory Of:
NAME: Lonnie Bortman
Southern Vermont College: Alumnus
Class of: 1994
Passed Away: 2016
BIO: At age 19, Bortman was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, treated and cured. With a new lease on life, he transferred to Southern Vermont College where he thrived personally and academically, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.
Bortman’s treatment had placed him at a higher risk for developing lung cancer, which materialized 25 years later and took his life in 2016. In his brief 44 years, Bortman traveled to all 50 states and many international countries yet he felt most “at home” in southern Vermont.
Southern Vermont College: Alumnus
Class of: 1994
Passed Away: 2016
BIO: At age 19, Bortman was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, treated and cured. With a new lease on life, he transferred to Southern Vermont College where he thrived personally and academically, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.
Bortman’s treatment had placed him at a higher risk for developing lung cancer, which materialized 25 years later and took his life in 2016. In his brief 44 years, Bortman traveled to all 50 states and many international countries yet he felt most “at home” in southern Vermont.
NAME: Mary L. Botter RN Ph.D.
Southern Vermont College: Distinguished Faculty - Chair of Nursing Program
Began Working at SVC: 2014
Passed Away: 2019
BIO: Mary L. Botter was born on April 6, 1955 in White Plains, NY to David Edward Botter and Betty Jane Knighton Botter. She grew up in Larchmont, NY, spending summers between her grandparents' home on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania and Camp Seafarer on the North Carolina coast. As a young girl, Mary chose Vermont as her home state and insisted to her mother that she'd live there some day.
Known as Mary Lou to family and close friends, she was also proud to be called Dr. Botter. She was a graduate of Duke University. She completed her post- graduate work (MSN) and Doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.
Nursing, her chosen profession, was her passion. Mary's joy came from promoting the profession through her work with others. She was a beloved teacher, mentor, nurse executive, consultant and devoted friend who approached life with grace and courage. She saw the light and the goodness in everyone and everything.
In 2014, Dr. Mary Botter returned to Vermont to become Chair of the nursing program at Southern Vermont College. Dr. Botter previously served as the Executive Director of the Vermont Board of Nursing in the Office of the Secretary of State in Montpelier from 2007 to 2011.
Dr. Botter was a both a distinguished author and presenter. She has many publications in various trade and clinical publications and has presented more than 40 times at various conferences and groups, nationally and internationally.
From 1997-2000, Dr. Botter was the Project Director of a federal grant from the Health and Resources Services Administration-Bureau of Health Professions. Dr. Botter has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her research, professional contributions and visionary leadership in the field of nursing.
In addition to her prestigious career, Dr. Botter was very active in her professional community, serving as a board member on more than ten boards of directors since 1984. She was also an active member on various committees and organizations - ranging from president and chairman to secretary and is currently an active member in five professional organizations and associations.
Mary passed peacefully on July 12, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. She was surrounded by friends and in the arms of her spouse, Angie.he considered herself one of the luckiest people in the world as she was blessed with extraordinary friends. She leaves them behind with sorrow and gratitude. In particular, she is grieved to leave her spouse, best friend, and love of her life, Angie Marano.
Mary is survived by her spouse, Angie, her sister-in-law, Gina Lehman, nephews, Joseph and Phoenix Lehman, and the countless friends she considered her family.
Southern Vermont College: Distinguished Faculty - Chair of Nursing Program
Began Working at SVC: 2014
Passed Away: 2019
BIO: Mary L. Botter was born on April 6, 1955 in White Plains, NY to David Edward Botter and Betty Jane Knighton Botter. She grew up in Larchmont, NY, spending summers between her grandparents' home on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania and Camp Seafarer on the North Carolina coast. As a young girl, Mary chose Vermont as her home state and insisted to her mother that she'd live there some day.
Known as Mary Lou to family and close friends, she was also proud to be called Dr. Botter. She was a graduate of Duke University. She completed her post- graduate work (MSN) and Doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.
Nursing, her chosen profession, was her passion. Mary's joy came from promoting the profession through her work with others. She was a beloved teacher, mentor, nurse executive, consultant and devoted friend who approached life with grace and courage. She saw the light and the goodness in everyone and everything.
In 2014, Dr. Mary Botter returned to Vermont to become Chair of the nursing program at Southern Vermont College. Dr. Botter previously served as the Executive Director of the Vermont Board of Nursing in the Office of the Secretary of State in Montpelier from 2007 to 2011.
Dr. Botter was a both a distinguished author and presenter. She has many publications in various trade and clinical publications and has presented more than 40 times at various conferences and groups, nationally and internationally.
From 1997-2000, Dr. Botter was the Project Director of a federal grant from the Health and Resources Services Administration-Bureau of Health Professions. Dr. Botter has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her research, professional contributions and visionary leadership in the field of nursing.
In addition to her prestigious career, Dr. Botter was very active in her professional community, serving as a board member on more than ten boards of directors since 1984. She was also an active member on various committees and organizations - ranging from president and chairman to secretary and is currently an active member in five professional organizations and associations.
Mary passed peacefully on July 12, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. She was surrounded by friends and in the arms of her spouse, Angie.he considered herself one of the luckiest people in the world as she was blessed with extraordinary friends. She leaves them behind with sorrow and gratitude. In particular, she is grieved to leave her spouse, best friend, and love of her life, Angie Marano.
Mary is survived by her spouse, Angie, her sister-in-law, Gina Lehman, nephews, Joseph and Phoenix Lehman, and the countless friends she considered her family.
NAME: William Gunnells
Southern Vermont College: Alumnus
Attended SVC: 1991-1995
Passed Away: 2009
BIO: US Army veteran, class salutatorian, worked for the US Border Patrol.
Southern Vermont College: Alumnus
Attended SVC: 1991-1995
Passed Away: 2009
BIO: US Army veteran, class salutatorian, worked for the US Border Patrol.