Betty Jane Jachalke

Betty Jane Jachalke Mason The family of Betty Jane Jachalke is saddened to announce her death, which occurred on Thursday, July 29, 2010. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday in April, with a special party with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Harold Jachalke; her parents, Evelyn Von (Leon) Taylor and Mahlon Hills; 2 brothers, Mahlon and Donald Taylor and one sister, Evelyn Dow. Betty was a stay at home mother and wife. Throughout her life, she enjoyed camping and spending time at the lake. In her later years, she enjoyed loving and caring for her great grandchildren. She remained very active and enjoyed the fellowship of her friends at Mason Senior Citizens and "shopping, sleeping and crocheting". Very recently she was able to enjoy a special visit from her niece Carol Ann Anderson and great-niece, Lisa Bryant from Virginia. Betty is survived by: 2 daughters, Sue (Ken) Blik, of Mason and Connie (John) Buck of Owosso; 3 grandchildren, Brad (Dawn) Pagratis of Dansville, Michael (Amy) Blik, Michelle (Matt) Kirkpatrick of Mason; 4 great grandchildren, Marcus, Madison, Erika and Alec; sisters-in-law, Eleanor and Rosie Taylor and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason with the Rev. Dwayne Bagley of First United Methodist Church of Mason officiating. The family will receive visitors from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in Dimondale Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church of Mason, 201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854 in memory of Mrs. Jachalke. Online condolences may be made to: www.gorslineruncimanmason.com.