BETTY BATES (SCHOTSCH)

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• That sad time is coming around again. What a shock it was to hear of Betty's untimely passing. I still feel so sad that she is gone. I miss her. Her wonderful laugh, her friendliness, and the fact that her kids don't have her any more. She was such a wonderful mom, wife, and friend. We had so much fun together. I still miss getting her Christmas cards every Christmas. I just miss her. She was a forever friend. Marianne - Posted by: marianne humphreys (friend) on: Jan 18, 2023

• Dear Steve, Sue and Ken, So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a great employee for 8 years when she worked for me. She saw me through setting up my practice, finally getting married to Anis and having my daughter. I will forever be grateful for her friendship and kindness. I will never forget the times we spent at Dogtooth Lake and her infamous grilled potatoes which has now become a family favourite. Her energy and zest for life was truly remarkable! She will be truly missed! - Posted by: Dr.T.Patel (Employer) on: Jan 25, 2015

• I first met Betty in the late l950's. We worked in the buying offices of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Every lunch hour four of us, Betty, Jean, Marilyn F. and Marilyn T.(me) would rush to the lunch room to play euchre, losers paying 25 cents a game, and when we had enough would go out to eat. We kept this up for a while after we all left work to have children, however, when Betty & Steve moved to Winnipeg I lost touch. Last year I received an e-mail from Betty (all these years she & Marilyn had exchanged Xmas cards) and we did catch up on each other's lives. Sadly it was brief. Sincere sympathy to Steve and family. - Posted by: Marilyn Tannahill (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2012

• Family was always important to Aunt Betty. We had a special trip to Lake of the Woods with Uncle Buck on his boat and I was thrilled my kids could meet my uncles and aunt and share the family heritage fun. We were all changed for the better because you were in our life, Aunt Betty. - Posted by: Bill & Dianne Toussaint (niece) on: Jan 26, 2012

• Dear Betty: We had many special times together and a special, fun trip to the California redwood forest. We will miss you more than we can express. Our love to you Steve and Susan & Steve. - Posted by: Margaret & Fred Rothenberg (sister and brother-in-law) on: Jan 26, 2012

• Mrs. Bates. It has been and will always be Mrs. Bates. I have always liked the fact that calling her Betty never happened, I was always a kid, my best friend is Steve and his mom is Mrs. Bates. As my mom stated, we first met Mrs. Bates when Steve and I met and became friends in 1973. Her welcoming myself and my family into her family and life led to so much. Mrs. Bates had such a way of making you feel welcome every time you saw her, which in my case, was nearly every day! Her friendship with my mom grew and the families became intertwined. From Steve and I playing baseball (and the McDonalds stories to ensue) to the lemonade stands. Mrs. Bates was always a loving mom to her children, I was fortunate to recieve the same warmth. My mom always said that Mrs. Bates was the only mom that she would entrust me to, my mom is pretty picky! The alloted van giggles , the Minneapolis trip to see Reggie Jackson play and support of her son and I embarking on a punk rock dream all speak volumes to the wonderful mom and person that Mrs Bates is. My take on her part in my life is one of fondness. Her ability to care, love her family and mine speaks volumes to her character. Mrs. Bates will always be here, not about to go away, ingrained in our days. Mrs. Bates will always be Mrs. Bates. - Posted by: Mick () on: Jan 26, 2012

• It was such a shock to all of us to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. I will always remember her cheerful personality and I can still hear her laugh - I will never forget it! Thanks for all the times you made me meatloaf when I visited and for taking me to the Casino with Susan. I will miss our time together and know you will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you. xoxo - Posted by: Patty Schotsch (Niece) on: Jan 26, 2012

• I first met Betty when Susan and my daughter Carol were in Grade 1 in Ancaster, Ont. We became fast friends. We vacationed with our families up north and what great times we all had. Betty would come to the house with Susan & Steven and we would attempt to play baseball with the kids. Our son Robert & his friend Chuck would try to help Steven as he was the youngest. We made a lot of excuses for Steven and even if he didn't make it to first base somehow that was alright, we used to call Steven Little Bear. Steve & Betty moved from Ontario when the girls were in grade 7 or 8, but we always kept in touch and visited Winnipeg several times and they with us in Ancaster. We last saw Betty & Steve 2 years ago in Vegas (we all loved those machines) Betty and I would sit side by side playing and laughing. With Betty it didn't matter if we hadn't seen each other in a couple of years we just carried on like it was yesterday. The one morning in Vegas when we all were having breakfast I was trying to send Susan a text telling her what a great time we were having I couldn't get the hang of how to text so Betty and I spent most of the time laughing until finally I got it. Betty what a great time we had and I am so glad that I took pictures of all of us together, little did I know it would be the last time. Betty I will miss you and you will remain in my heart always. Mary - Posted by: Mary Kranyak (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• Oh, how I will miss my beloved Aunt Betty. She was so fun and wise and I will miss her laughter. She tackled horrendous traffic and very large trucks when she and my Mom visited me when I went out on my own in New York City to be sure I was doing well. She stayed in touch with her extended family and I looked forward to any chance for a visit with her and my uncle. I was so blessed she was in my life and will cherish my memories of special times spent with her. - Posted by: Dianne (Rothenberg) Toussaint (Niece) on: Jan 26, 2012

• I met Betty in 1973. Our boys have been best friends for 44 years. I think that is remarkable. What I loved about Betty was that she was such a good mom. She just adored Steven and Susan. We used to have so much fun together. It didn't matter what I said she would laugh. She had this wonderful infectious laugh. One time I drove into the garage too close to the frame and I hung the car up. I couldn't go in or out without damaging either the car or the garage. She tried so hard to console me and was trying so hard not laugh that she just burst out laughing so hard she was almost hysterical. As scared as I was I burst out laughing as well. We went to all of the ballgames and went to Mcdonalds afterwards, the boys would giggle and her and I would laugh. Her and Steve were the only parents that I would trust my son to be with. She was the only woman that I thought was as good of a mom as I was. She would smile with pride when I told her that. Mick used to love to go shopping with her and Steve. Steve would take Mick and Steven to play the pin ball machines. Mickey and Steven would giggle in the back of the van on the way home. Her family was such a big part of my family, and we have so many wonderful memories. My other son Wayne, and husband Grant, and of course Mick just feel terrible to hear of her passing. We just feel so bad for you. We just feel so sad for Betty, and for her loved ones. She was a remarkable woman and I am gratful that I had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a person that I have always considered a friend. - Posted by: marianne humphreys (friend) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Hi Steve, Sue & Ken we are sorry to hear about the death of Betty. Our sincere condolences. We are in Phoenix ...... - Posted by: Roger & Angie Perron () on: Jan 25, 2012