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BORN
1931
DIED
2008
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Fort Worth, Texas
Betty Shuler Obituary
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church of Arlington with Dr. David Mosser, Dr. Don Pike and Dr. Eugene Robertson officiating. Interment: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood with the Rev. Gary Turner officiating. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Arlington Funeral Home, 1221 East Division St., Arlington.
Pallbearers: Bob Bagley, Bill Baker, Doke Kiblinger, Bill Morgan, Jim Odom, David Owens, Gary Turner, Ralph Turner and John Williams.
Memorials: Memorial gifts may be directed to First United Methodist Church of Arlington, 313 North Center, Arlington 76011; or Church Growth and Development, Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 99087, Fort Worth 76199-0087.
Betty was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Fort Worth to the late Dr. Frank L. and Ruth Howard Turner. She married the Rev. James E. Shuler, her husband of 40 years, on Sept. 6, 1949. After their marriage, she graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a B.A. in English and a minor in Spanish. In addition to their college studies, Betty and James served multiple small churches in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. She relished her role as a minister’s wife and served beside her husband with great love, grace and dedication to their congregations.
Betty also distinguished herself as a public school teacher and served over 20 years as an English teacher. She thoroughly enjoyed the complexities of grammar and had a gift for relating that knowledge to her students.
Aside from those responsibilities, Betty’s greatest joy was being a mother to her three children and beloved "BJ/JJ" to her six grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader, and her love never failed them.
After retiring from teaching, Betty worked as a volunteer for the Harris Hospital Auxiliary in Fort Worth. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Arlington, where she was active in the Adult Bible Class, the choir and Disciple Bible Study.
We will miss her quick smile, her determination and her boundless sense of humor. We praise God for her beautiful life, and her love lives on through those whose lives she touched.
We would like to thank the staff of Angelic Place for their loving care of our mother.
Survivors: Sons, Les Shuler and wife, Lanae, Jay Shuler and wife, Betsy; daughter, Gina Paige and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Stephanie Shuler, Matthew Shuler, J.P. Shuler, Quinn Shuler, James Paige and Scott Paige; sisters-in-law, Blanche Turner Hext and Linda Lay Shuler; brother-in-law, Dr. Phil Shuler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Shuler
August 19, 2009
Gina, think of you and your sweet family so very often. Know you are reminding your boys of their wonderful B.J. all of the time. She was such a good friend and Bill and I miss our not often enough visits with her while making those trips into Arlington.....what fond memories we have...love you for being such a caring daughter, jane
Stephanie Schroeder
August 19, 2009
Jeff & Gina:
My thoughts and prayers have been with you both. Love and hugs from our family. I hope this past year has not been too difficult without your dear Mother.
My love, Stephanie Schroeder (Guys sister)
Judy Remynse
August 29, 2008
Les, Jay and Gina, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members. You had such wonderful parents and you were a beautiful and blessed family.
Today (08/29/08) would have been our 50th wedding anniversary had Bud lived. He'll be gone 20 years Oct 3. Bud and your Dad were close and I'm sure that your Dad offered him guidance and support. Your Dad and Mom are together again in a better place.
Sincerely, Judy Remynse
August 27, 2008
Les-So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We have been blessed to have such great parents.
T. Scott
Carol Soderquist
August 27, 2008
Dear Jay, Les and Gina,
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you are comforted in knowing that your mother and father are together again and at peace.
Most sincerely,
The Soderquist family
Doug and Cindy Montgomery
August 26, 2008
Les, Jay, and Gina,
James and Betty were such supportive friends to Mom and Dad as well as us. I especially appreciate Betty's efforts on my behalf at Worley Middle School. I have been happily employed there for 15 years as a direct result of her efforts...no surprise to anyone who knew her well! God bless you during these difficult days.
Raymond L Leftwich
August 26, 2008
Jeff and Gina,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. May God grant you Peace and Joy amongst your sorrow during this time of your Mother's heavenly homecoming.
judy ralph
August 25, 2008
Betty and James spent many happy hours at my grandparents home in Morgan when they were first married. they were very special to Albert and C lara Rogers and to all of our family. Bless you and them.
judy rogers ralph
Jean Stanphill Williams
August 25, 2008
Mrs. Shuler was my English teacher at Abbott High School. She was superb, and made every effort to prepare us for college English classes as well as teach us life long lessons. I am ever grateful for her instruction. It served me well in college and in life.
Margie Shuler
August 25, 2008
Gina, Les, Jay, Please accept my deep sympathy at Betty's death. I remember Betty as a perfect example of a gracious and loving mother, wife and friend. I shall treasure my days as her sister-in-law with great affection.
Love, Aunt Margie
Bettie Evans
August 25, 2008
Gina,
Laurie called to tell me of your Mom's death and I am so sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Morgan
August 25, 2008
Our hearts are heavy but we know that Betty is in a far far better place. She was not only my colleague and confidant at Worley Middle School in Mansfield, but our friend. We loved her (3 times more) and will miss her. Bill and Jane Morgan
Helen Newell
August 25, 2008
Dearest Gina, Jeff, James, Scott and family of Betty June,
We share so in your loss of your sweet, dear Mother. I will always remember Betty for her wonderful smile, her sweet and gentle way and especially for her love of her husband, children and her grandchildren. I know your sweet Daddy was waiting for her and is showing her around right now! They were such a precious couple and they are together at last.
Know that we lift you all in prayer and with much love,
Helen Tweed and Tweed
Guy Davis
August 25, 2008
Dear Gina & Jeff & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but we take comfort knowing that Betty and James are reunited again. We love you all!
Guy, Kristan, Maddie & Grant Davis
Cherie Haynes
August 25, 2008
Gina, Jeff and boys - There are simply no words to express my sorrow over the loss of your mother and my sweet friend. The memories I have of Betty go from sweet to funny to just warm and fuzzy. She was such a love and gave so completely to all who knew her. I can still see her at the cabin walking down the rock pathway to the mailbox in those little strappy, very femine, high heeled shoes - I could barely walk on that walkway in my tennis shoes! Betty was so beautiful on the outside but so incredibly beautiful on the inside! I loved her, as did so many others. God bless you all - our prayers and thoughts are with you
Cherie and Wayne
James Watson
August 24, 2008
We are family. I share your loss as you did ours. I am making every effort to be in Brownwood if not in Fort Worth also. James Watson
Thelma Cole Gill
August 24, 2008
Dear Gina, Les and Jay and family of
Betty June,
My deepest sympathy go to you and your families at this time of sincere loss. There so many of us that share your grief. My faimily has loved Betty June (and James) for many years and will miss her. I will
forever remember our Sunday evening suppers with a group of
friends and the "tuna fish".
I send love along with that of my family,
Thelma Cole Gill, Vicki Cole Perrin,
and Donna Cole Wyckoff
Sharon Smith
August 24, 2008
James and Betty were my second parents, and I loved them both dearly. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave, Laurie & Grant Robertstad
August 24, 2008
Jeff, Gina, James & Scott,
We are so sorry to hear of Betty's death. She and your dad were like parents to me during our high school years, and I loved them both as such. How wonderful that they're together again! You're all in our prayers.
We love you,
Sharon Felts Zschirnt
August 24, 2008
Les & Gina & families -
I share your grief in the loss of your sweet mother Betty. She & James were special people. My family were members of his church in Cleburne, where I graduated in 1967, and James married me to Walt Zschirnt in 1971. He officiated at my dad's funeral (E H Felts) and I attended James' funeral service at 1st church in FW. My mom Gay Felts passed in 1996. I know God will wrap his arms around your family in this time of need.
Denise and Hunter Wylie
August 23, 2008
Jeff and Gina,
Hunter and I are sorry for your loss. We pray that God comforts you in this difficult tim.
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