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- Betty J. Schultz, headed Meals on Wheels - July 21, 1922 -- Oct. 29, 2006
Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 31, 2006
Betty J. Schultz, who served for many years as executive director of the local Meals on Wheels, died Sunday in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was 84.
She co-founded the Niagara Falls chapter in 1970 to serve meals to the elderly, working out of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church.
Born in Niagara Falls, she attended Niagara Falls High School.
She was a past board member of several volunteer agencies. In 1981, she received the Heart of Gold Award from the Gannett Foundation for her community service.
Mrs. Schultz was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Church, where she was active in the choir, Women of the Church and other activities.
Survivors include a son, John, and a brother, Robert F.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1920 18th Street at Cleveland Avenue.
Niagara Gazette
BETTY J. SCHULTZ
Betty J. Schultz, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, October 29, 2006 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, NY. Born on July 21,1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Hilda M. (Werth) Schultz. On May 29, 1946 she married Edward J. Schultz. He predeceased her in 1989. Mrs. Schultz was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In 1970, Betty founded Meals on Wheels in Niagara Falls, NY where she served as Executive Director for many years. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was active in choir, Women of the Church, and other activities. Mrs. Schultz held board positions on the boards of many volunteer agencies: Betty received several awards for her volunteer service, including the "Heart of Gold" Award for community service in 1981. Mrs. Schultz is survived by one son, John (Sandra) Schultz of Wheatfield, NY; two grandchildren, Edward Joshua (Michelle) Schultz of Spartanburg, Sc, and Amanda E. (John) Jasper, of Wheatfield, NY; one brother, Robert F. Schultz of Niagara Falls, NY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 18th Street and Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, on THURSDAY, November 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Hoecker officiating. Interment in St. Paul's Lutheran . Cemetery, Bergholz, NY. If desired memorial offerings may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1920 18th St. Niagara Falls, NY 14305 or to Meals on Wheels, C/O St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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1922 - 2006 (84 years)