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Elizabeth F. Holmes (nee Schluth), age 93, of Wayne and formerly of Riverdale and a long-time resident of Montville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016.
Betty was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from high school she worked in retail for several department stores in New Jersey.
During World War II, there were a few sailors on shore leave from the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia. They followed Betty and her friends into one of the local movie theatres. One of those sailors was a man named Theodore Holmes - the man that Betty fell in love with and ultimately married in 1946. Soon after marriage, she became a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family including raising her two daughters. Through the years the family lived in Pompton Lakes, Wayne, and Montville
Betty was dedicated to her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While attending Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes, she enjoyed singing in the choir and was also a member of the women’s guild. Most recently, she was a member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church, attending there for many years. For over ten years Betty also volunteered her time at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock where she brought a little sunshine and happiness into the lives of the patients under her care.
After they both retired, Betty and Ted enjoyed special times traveling all over the world. They experienced wonderfully memorable vacations to places such as Israel, Hawaii, and other parts of Europe. Much of their travel time was spent with dear friends from church. Ted and Betty cherished 66 years of loving marriage before Ted’s passing in 2012.
Above all of Betty’s interests and talents, she was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was an extraordinary person and will be sincerely missed by her family and friends.
Betty is survived by her two dear daughters Betsy Kelly and husband David of Pequannock, and Donna Powell of Sarasota, FL; and two adored grandchildren Matthew and Christopher. She was predeceased by her husband Ted in 2012 and by her son-in-law Mickey Powell in 2007.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Elizabeth’s name are asked to consider The Foundation for Eastern Christian School, 50 Oakwood Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508-2449 or online at easternchristian.org.
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Elizabeth F. Holmes (nee Schluth), age 93, of Wayne and formerly of Riverdale and a long-time resident of Montville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016.
Betty was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from high school she worked in retail for several department stores in New Jersey.
During World War II, there were a few sailors on shore leave from the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia. They followed Betty and her friends into one of the local movie theatres. One of those sailors was a man named Theodore Holmes - the man that Betty fell in love with and ultimately married in 1946. Soon after marriage, she became a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family including raising her two daughters. Through the years the family lived in Pompton Lakes, Wayne, and Montville
Betty was dedicated to her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While attending Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes, she enjoyed singing in the choir and was also a member of the women’s guild. Most recently, she was a member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church, attending there for many years. For over ten years Betty also volunteered her time at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock where she brought a little sunshine and happiness into the lives of the patients under her care.
After they both retired, Betty and Ted enjoyed special times traveling all over the world. They experienced wonderfully memorable vacations to places such as Israel, Hawaii, and other parts of Europe. Much of their travel time was spent with dear friends from church. Ted and Betty cherished 66 years of loving marriage before Ted’s passing in 2012.
Above all of Betty’s interests and talents, she was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was an extraordinary person and will be sincerely missed by her family and friends.
Betty is survived by her two dear daughters Betsy Kelly and husband David of Pequannock, and Donna Powell of Sarasota, FL; and two adored grandchildren Matthew and Christopher. She was predeceased by her husband Ted in 2012 and by her son-in-law Mickey Powell in 2007.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Elizabeth’s name are asked to consider The Foundation for Eastern Christian School, 50 Oakwood Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508-2449 or online at easternchristian.org.
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