Elizabeth A. Buckholz

Myrtle Beach, SC - Elizabeth "Betty" Buckholz, age 78 of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020. Born February 12, 1942 in New Brunswick, NJ she is predeceased by her parents, Joseph T. and Elizabeth Weingart and her late husband of 54 years, Gerard "Jerry" Buckholz, and her beloved daughter, Darlene Buckholz.

Betty was a District Attendance Officer for the Lakewood School District in Lakewood, NJ for over 30 years. She was known for always being so positive and the first person to volunteer to help others. Betty is remembered fondly for coordinating and delivering Thanksgiving dinners that helped thousands of struggling families in need throughout her career as an attendance officer. She was an active member in her community serving on many committees and boards in Lakewood and Lacey Township.

She moved to Lakewood, NJ in 1964 and lived there for 40 years. In 2004 she moved to Forked River, NJ and enjoyed living in Lacey Township for 16 years before finally moving to Myrtle Beach, SC.

Betty is survived by her two children, Geri-Lynn Van Sant and her husband Buddy of Myrtle Beach, SC and Thomas Buckholz and his wife Thomie of Jackson, NJ; four grandchildren, Lyndi, Lacee, Haylee, and Kolbi Buckholz of Jackson, and a number of loving relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 Route 9, Forked River, from 10:00am-11:30am followed by a gravesite service at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood. The family wishes to thank all of those who helped care for her during her last days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lacey Elks Lodge #2518, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River, NJ 08731.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Buckholz

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8 Entries

Gerriann Kelly (capasso)

October 7, 2020

Mrs buckholz ,
You were always part of my life i remember the last time I seen you it was 2001 when you told me you were moving to forked river nj . I wish I known id would have tried my best to come say my goodbyes my memories of you will always be in my heart S.I.P

Karen Patrick-Mackolin

October 2, 2020

I was fortunate to meet Betty and her family approximately forty years ago when Darlene attended school in Jackson. She was always friendly, upbeat, helpful, compassionate and generous. Her devotion to Darlene was apparent the moment I met her and I admired that. I know that I was lucky to have met her when I did, and even luckier to have maintained a friendship long after Darlene graduated. I am grateful for having known her and I know that heaven definitely has a new angel.

Sympathy, love and prayers to all the family.
Rest in peace, Betty

Ronald Weingart

October 2, 2020

Our family shares your sadness and sense of loss. The distance and time between us are no barrier to how much we care. Our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with each of you, and so it shall remain.

My deepest and fondest memories of my Aunt Betty were at Christmas time. Our family would travel to Lakewood from Metuchen and spend Christmas Day with my father's mother and his younger sister's family at their home on Gudz Road. We all felt a profound sense of family and belonging that remains with me to this day.

With a lot of help, I shared some lucid moments via facetime with Aunt Betty in her final weeks. For that, I am eternally grateful. Our Blessings to All who knew and loved her.

Fran Santoro

September 30, 2020

My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Betty for many years in Lakewood School district.Betty was an angel who help so many families. So many good memories. Again condolences to the family .

Jo Ann Gryszkiewicz

September 30, 2020

Betty was a wonderful woman. She had a heart of gold and was a true gem to the Lakewood School family. My deepest condolences to her family. An angel on earth is now an angel above. May our memories remind one of the goodness of mankind.

Kris Hintze Holl

September 30, 2020

Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. The Hintze Family

Rob & Marijo Baker

September 29, 2020

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing! We can only imagine the loving welcome she received from Darlene and Jerry as she entered into her Heavenly home. May she rest in peace!

Lorraine Dentino

September 29, 2020

To the Buckholz Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know your mother and to work with her in the Lakewood school system for many years . She was one of the most giving and caring women I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.... an Angel on Earth!
She made a difference to many families in Lakewood . Knowing Betty was a blessing. May she Rest In Peace.

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