 1924 - 2025 (100 years)
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| Name |
Betty Ann Dykstra |
| Birth |
23 Jan 1924 |
Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Death |
5 Jan 2025 |
Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA |
- Betty Schoch, of Lake City, Fl. peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Betty was 101 (minus 18 days) and lived her entire life with purpose and positivity.
She grew up in Sheldon, Iowa, a daughter of the late Jerrie and Mina Dykstra. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Linda, and sister Wanda DeJongh.
Betty and Bill were married in 1944. They made many moves around the country while serving in the Navy. After Bill's retirement in 1968, he was offered an instructional position with the Aviation Program at Lake City Community College. This led their family to settle in Lake City and presented Betty an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream. She attended LCCC, earned a cosmetology license, then opened her own beauty shop and operated it for 20 years.
Betty lived a joyful life, full of service to others. She was deeply devoted to Jesus, her family, and friends. After moving to Lake City, Betty was very active in the community and a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church for many years. She served in numerous capacities; as a leader of Methodist Youth Fellowship, a Sunday School teacher, a choir member, a member of the administrative board, and was President of the United Methodist Women and Circle Secretary for a period of time. She also passionately served on Wesley's Mission Team traveling 15 times to Haiti and was blessed to witness many miracles. Betty treasured her mission work as the most enriching experiences of her life. In her later years, she began attending Hopeful Baptist Church and became a member in 2020. She was an active member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class and continued her sanctification journey at Hopeful until she was called home.
Betty is survived by her children; Sheree (Marc) Vann and Cindy (Delvey) Dicks, both of Lake City, Fl. Grandchildren; Lindsey (Scott) Morton, Matt (Abigail) Dicks, Brady (Casey) Dicks, Haley (Randall) Boyette, Rachel Nelson, Marc (Heather) Vann Jr., Michael Vann and 15 great grandchildren, niece Kathy (Charles) Levine of Johnston, Iowa and nephew Jimmy DeJongh of Pocatello, Idaho, niece Alma (Robert) Reynolds, Camden, Ark. along with numerous great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Complying with Betty's wishes, a private internment with the immediate family will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025. Betty cherished all of her many friends and asked for those who desire to celebrate her life, please do so by sharing an act of kindness with someone in need.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to: Hopeful Baptist Church Mission Ministry, 289 SE Hopeful Drive, Lake City, Florida 32025 or Haven Hospice, 6037 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055.
Published by Lake City Reporter on Jan. 11, 2025.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lakecityreporter/name/betty-schoch-obituary?id=57214501
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13 Jan 2025 |
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I240 |
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