Surrounded by family Betty Franz passed peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Penrose Hospital. Betty is survived by sons & daughters, Marlon Russmann, Pam & Teresa Russmann, Debbie & Karl Schloesser, Laura & Rick Nelson, Lisa & Jeremy Munoz; grandsons & granddaughters, Matt & Danielle Russmann, Jodi & Drew Barkley, Melissa Schloesser, Nicholas Schloesser, Jessica Kissane, Ashlea Nelson, Amanda Nelson, Alyx Nelson and Evan Munoz and great grandson Aeiden Harlan; sisters Vivian Toogood, Ailene Davis and Dorothy Crocker, as well as many treasured nieces and nephews and other extended family. Betty was born in Garden City, Missouri on January 9, 1936. She married Gerald Russmann on December 26, 1954 and Barry Franz on September 19, 1987. Betty loved volunteering for Greccio Housing and the American Cancer Society. The holidays were a special time for Betty; she loved searching for just the right gift. Betty was a generous person who would help anyone in need. She was extremely close to her siblings whom she loved very much. She is preceded in death by husband Gerald of 32 years; husband Barry of 8 years and son Randall Russmann. Services will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Blunt Mortuary, 2229 West Colorado Ave. in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers donations can be to Greccio Housing.
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You are all in my prayers
December 7, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Living above her in my condo was something else. We got off on the wrong foot; she towed my parents car when they traveled to Colorado Springs for my college graduation. She said she did it because it was from Minnesota so she thought it was stolen. To think back now it makes me laugh. But that was her, always looking out. We got closer as my move to Bemidji got closer. We talked at length several times in the last month or so I was there. She asked me to have dinner with her before I left and I simply ran out of time. Now, of course, I wish I would've spent that time with her. I moved away, but it's different knowing she isn't there to make sure everything's on the up and up for me. She was a wonderful woman with a contagious smile that lit up her whole face. I feel blessed to have known her the short time I did. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rachel Davey
December 7, 2012
December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
Dear Debbie, Laura, and all the family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Just last week she wrote me and e-mail that I was using the wrong address for Debbie & Carl. Even one day can make such a difference in our lives. Over the years, Joann has kept me updated on Betty. She went through so much grief, such hard times, but I know all of her kids were the light of her life. Do you remember that she asked me to be the DJ at her wedding to Barry? I was so honored to do that, and it was fun getting out all my old 45 records for dancing. We were from the same era - nothing like the Fabulous 50's, that "Old Time Rock & Roll" & Elvis. I hope you all can find comfort in your mother's love for each of you, your good memories with her, and know that now she is not suffering anymore. She really lives on through each of you, and I see her when I look at you. With no kids of my own, my heart lives on in Doreen - she is my soul to go on. There are currently 3 books on Amazon.com about a little boy, a woman orthopedic doctor, and a brain surgeon who all went to Heaven and came back l- "To Heaven & Back" or something like that. One of them would be wonderful to read. They each said that Heaven is extreme Love, brilliant colors, and that there were animals too, which would not be Heaven to me without them. I am so sorry for all of you. Love from Carol
Carol Todd
December 6, 2012
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