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BORN
1932
DIED
2011
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BETTY SCHALETZKE Obituary
Betty married Darwin Geerdes on May 10, 1951 in Lynden, WA. From that union were born four children.
On November 11, 1977, Betty married Bill Schaletzke in Mount Vernon, WA. She was a devoted wife and homemaker.
Betty was a CNA at Evergreen Terrace and also worked at Sears in Lynden. She later retired from Sears in Bellingham, WA in 1990.
In the past couple of years Bill and Betty moved back to Mount Vernon to be closer to family as her health declined.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Betty always enjoyed camping and RVing with her husband Bill, making many friends at various locations as a result.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Harry, Gerritt, Lyle, Alfred, and Bill, and sisters Jean Vonallman and Tootie Maas. She was also preceded in death by her step-son Larry Schaletzke.
She is survived by her husband Bill; children Geralynn and Phil KuyKendall of Chico, CA, Monte and LuAnn Geerdes of Mount Vernon, WA, Mike and Cherie Geerdes of Sedro Woolley, WA, and Leah and Dale Visser of Mount Vernon WA; she is also survived by step-children William Schaletzke of Oregon and Monica and husband Bob Parker of Elma, WA; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister Johanna Libolt, sister-in-law Bernice VanderPol, and brother-in-law Egbert Maas all of Lynden, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the benevolent fund of First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon, WA.
Betty will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren that she loved and enjoyed very much.
Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Hawthorne Funeral Home 1825 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.
There will be a private graveside service.
The memorial service will be held at First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon, WA on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Please sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for BETTY SCHALETZKE
Susan Edwards
March 24, 2011
Bill & Family- It was a honor to know Betty for the short time that I did. My thoughts are with you.
March 15, 2011
Dear Leah, Dale & family,
We just want you to know that our hearts go out to all of you with the loss of your dear mom & grandma. We are in Yuma, AZ. this winter or we'd love to be there to give you a big hug. Of course you will miss her terribly, but you know that your mom is reunited with many friends & loved ones & perfectly healthy in heaven now!! Love to all of you~from our family,
Hank & Kath
Gale Fiege
March 6, 2011
Monte, I am so very sorry about your mom. I hope you are OK. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and your family.
Darwin and Tressa VanDerPol
March 4, 2011
Bill and Family
We learned of Bettys death while we were in Las Vegas on business. We are leaving soon to care for our grandchildren in Canada, so we were not able to make it to the funeral.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God lovingly wrap His arms around you all and comfort you during this time.
Gale & Lonnie VanderPol
March 3, 2011
Dear Bill and family,
We are praying for all of you that God will give you peace and comfort. Betty is my Aunt, I have fond memories of playing with her when she was twelve and I was six, in So. Dakota. Please read Psalm 139, this was the favorite Psalm of Betty's Mother and my Grandmother. It helps us understand that our God is personal and He knows all of our thoughts. He even place His hand on us. A touch is a great example of his love.
shay brock
March 2, 2011
Grandma, I love you.
Karen Bragg (May)
March 2, 2011
When I was young Betty & Darwin lived next door and were good friends with my parents. I will always remember the hunting and fishing trips we shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 2, 2011
I worked at Mira Vista has a aide and just wanted you to know I enjoyed Bettys personality especially how she liked getting her make-up on , she said she did'nt feel dressed witkout it God Bless. Evonne Mackey
Monica Parker
March 2, 2011
Mom I will always love you You will Always be in my heart.
Shery Dickens
March 1, 2011
Uncle Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always! With all Our Love!
Sheryl & Wayne Dickens
Sheryl Dickens
March 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
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