Betty J. Focke

August 19, 1929 - May 4, 2015

Betty J. Focke, 85, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2015. Betty was born in Stroudsburg, PA on August 19, 1929 to her parents Emery and Margaret Lord. Betty attended East Stroudsburg High School of Stroudsburg, PA and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Umatilla, FL. She and her husband Ronald moved to Florida in 1972 from Pennsylvania. Betty was a home maker and enjoyed gardening, puzzles, crocheting, and knitting blankets. She is predeceased by her Son: Joseph Focke. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 57 years: Ronald F. Focke, of Umatilla, FL; Sons: David Focke, of The Midwest, and Lew Everett, of PA; Daughter: Gwen (Dan) Chisholm, of FL; Daughter In Law: Elaine Everett, of PA; Grandchildren: Michael, Josh, Ryan, and D.J.; And one Great-Grandchild: Chase. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by many. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mrs. Betty J. Focke may be made to ALS A Life Story Foundation on line at https://www.alifestoryfoundation.org. Services have been entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. On line condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com. A graveside burial will take place on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, FL.