Betty L. Stutzman of Nappanee passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was 89.

Betty was the greatest bestower of fun and adventure on all who knew her. She ice skated like a pro, was a talented seamstress and quilter, voracious reader and worked extra challenging crossword puzzles. She listened to older relatives tell their immigrant stories and compiled them, with photos, into family archives. Their shared experiences were the impetus for the independence she cultivated for herself and expected from her children. She had a tailoring business that paid for summers in the mountains of New Mexico. She made friends easily and kept them the duration of her life. She was the most beloved sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Now that she is off on a new adventure, she will be missed dearly.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents: Wesley and Eleanor Lange, and brother: Wesley, Jr. She married her best friend: Cal Stutzman, in 1947. After 67 years of marriage, Cal passed away in June 2015. She was also predeceased by daughter: Nancy Moore; and grandson: Kenneth F. Moore in 2012.

Betty is survived by son: Gary (Kerry) Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter: Sue (Dale) Welch, Albuquerque, N.M.; son-in-law: John Moore, Rochester; granddaughters: Katie (Salvatore) Chavez, Rochester; Christine Welch, Taipei, Taiwan; Kelsey and Alexa Welch, Chicago; grandson: Christopher Stutzman, Landover, Md.; and great-grandchildren: Aaron Moore; and Olivia Grace Chavez. Also; sisters: Marjorie Wise; and Muriel Kiser, South Bend, brother: David (Elaine) Lange, Mishawaka; and numerous cousins; nieces; and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the family home on Saturday, Sept. 26. Memorial contributions may be made to the NorthWood Scholarship Foundation, Nappanee.