Betty J. Durling

Loving wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, passed away December 2, 2014, at the age of 84.  She was born October 9, 1930, in Jackson, MI.  Betty lived in Michigan until 2007 when she moved to Columbus, OH to be near her daughter, Brenda Sprite.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Durling, in 1994.   Surviving are: daughters Kay Schumacher and Brenda Sprite and grandsons Bryce and Kirk Schumacher and Reid and Brendan Sprite.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church in Lansing with the Rev. Dan R. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4–7 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Ohio in memory of Betty Durling.

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Linda Fisher
December 3, 2014 at 7:53 pm

Brenda we are thinking of you. Remember we are hear for you. 7

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Diann Onsted, Niece
December 4, 2014 at 9:42 pm

Dear Aunt Betty, You were such an important player in my life Aunt Betty. You were only sixteen when I was born, and you were enthusiastic about me as a little child; Thank you for that.
You and mom were close despite your age differences and I always counted on a family gathering when Holidays came. The women in the family had great chats over kitchen chores. I have a dear picture of you holding Kay Ann and mom holding Greg. Sisters and their babies, born two months apart.

You never forgot my birthday, or even my children’s birthdays, and always sent cards and a little gift of $$. So sweet. I always knew you were smart too. You had a responsible job for many years. You were such a devoted wife and mother AND mother-in-law to Grandma Durling. And even though Alzheimers may have taken a toll, I know you had capabilities unthought of for someone with this diagnosis. Your social graces were very impressive. I will miss you forever, Diann

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Jon and Joyce Wise
December 4, 2014 at 9:59 pm

Brenda and Kay,
I worked with your dad for many years and, as a result of our friendship, I got to know your mother, too. You can be very proud of both your parents. After your dad’s passing, I continued to exchange Christmas cards with your mother for a few years after she moved to Columbus. I will cherish her memory, and Joyce and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers this week.

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