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Betty Lind Obituary



Betty Jane Lind, age 89, near Johnsville, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born July 1, 1928 in Johnsville, she was the daughter of the late Paul Raymond and Eva Hoover Singer. She was the wife of Joseph S. Lind who died in 2006. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Liberty High School and a graduate of Hagerstown Business College. She was a longtime active member of Mt. Zion Haugh's Lutheran Church where she served as church treasurer, was a former Sunday school teacher, and served on numerous committees and the church council. She was a member of the Frederick Memorial Hospital auxiliary, having served several terms as treasurer and volunteered in the gift shop and at the front desk. She was a member of the Johnsville Ruritan Club and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees where she served for 20 years as a service officer. Betty had been employed at Fort Detrick from 1952 - 1989. She enjoyed reading, counted cross stitch, crocheting and knitting. Surviving are daughters, Donna J. Lange and husband Michael L. of Hagerstown and Joanne M. Heilmeier and husband David W. of Lusby and son, Edward J. Lind and wife Karen L. of Thurmont; 6 grandchildren, Hope A. Johann and husband Derek, Paul E. Lange and wife Regina, Madison E. Heilmeier, Matthew E., Benjamin L. and Thomas J. Lind; 2 great grandchildren, Victoria A. Johann and Marleigh D. Lange; 4 sisters-in-law, Janet Singer of Selbyville, DE, Sarah C. Blessing of Keymar, Betty L. Crouse of Taneytown and Sophie Lind of Emmitsburg and brother-in-law, Roy L. Lind and wife Darlene of Woodsboro and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Franklin Singer and sister-in-law, Mary Grabill. A funeral service will be held at Haugh's Lutheran Church, 11504 Haugh's Church Rd., near Ladiesburg, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, with Rev. Parris Beckhardt, former pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Haugh's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 11802 Liberty Rd., Libertytown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haugh's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 146, Keymar, MD 21757. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.

Published by Carroll County Times on Aug. 13, 2017.
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Terry & Julia Glendenning of Thrivent Financial send their condolences to the family on their loss of our member, friend, and Frederick County Chapter Leader, Betty Lind.

Terry Glendenning

August 18, 2017

Sending Love and Prayers to the Lind (and extended) family at the loss of Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma.

Mark and Mary Matheis

August 15, 2017

Betty's Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to volunteer with Betty at FMH and serve with her on the FMHA Board of Directors for many years. She truly believed in giving back to the community!
Kate Cullen (Palmisano)

August 14, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the Lind family. Betty always had a smile and we will miss that smile. We felt blessed to know Betty.

Bonnie & Ken Lawson

August 13, 2017

My sincere sympathy goes to all the Lind family. I had the privelege to work with Betty many times regarding the activities at FMH, we go back a long way. We will miss her smile and positive attitude. She was always ready to pitch in when needed.

Shirley Luersen

August 13, 2017

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