Betty L. Bockelman
February 3, 1927 ~ December 26, 2018
Betty L. Bockelman
91, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born in Newton, Kansas to the late Minnie and Herman Pehde on February 3, 1927. Betty graduated from North High School and attended Friends University. In 1946, she was united in marriage to Floyd K. “Buster” Bockelman. She was active in her church’s Women’s Missionary League making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, the Sunday School secretary for 16 years, and volunteered at the Lutheran Braille Center. Betty also served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years. She was an accomplished pianist, seamstress and tailor, and enjoyed making clothing for her family. Betty is survived by her husband of 72 years, Floyd; daughter, Susan (Greg) Tidemann of Lincoln, NE; granddaughter, Katharine (David) Kimbrough of Lincoln, NE, and step-great-granddaughter, Mollie. Visitation, 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, at Downing Lahey Mortuary West, 10515 W. Maple. A private interment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Memorial service, 11 a.m., Thursday, January 3, at Ascension Lutheran Church. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 909 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67211; Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N. Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS 67212 and Amedisys Hospice Foundation, 250 W. Douglas, Suite 110, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Susan and Greg,
I was sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know this is a difficult time for your family. I remember meeting Mrs. Bokelman when you were teaching at McCollom. It seems like a long time ago, and it was. I hope you both and the rest of your family are doing well. God bless your family.
Mrs Tidemann,
My name is Jamie Francis. I was a student in Miss Firestones class when you were an intern at McCollom. This would have been in the 1970-71 school year. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I have always remembered you, Miss Firestone, and that particular year. You were very kind and understanding, and I remember you taking several of us to the Lazy R for lunch as a reward for something! I also remember when your husband-to-be would write “War Eagle” on our graded papers if we did well. You invited us to your wedding and I remember that event also. You and Miss Firestone had a major impact on me, and Ive never forgotten. I am in the middle of my 32nd year as an elementary teacher myself, and my fifth graders always hear stories from when I was their age! I hope that either you or Miss Firestone, or both of you, can find time to get in touch with me. I would be very honored to hear from both of you. Take care, and hope to hear from you if possible.
francja@tulsaschools.org
Buster, Susan and family, We are so sorry for all the heartache and pain you are, and have been going through. Betty was a very classy, nice lady and so gifted. Of course you will miss her dearly but with time we hope it wont be as hard on all of you. Keep all the happy wonderful memories you shared in your hearts and minds forever and with time we hope it will help ease your pain. With sincere sympathy…
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.