Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, May 15, 2016, formerly of RR 1 Varna, in her 77th year. She was born August 9, 1939 in Stanley Township. Beloved wife of the late William Lewis Steckle (April 9, 2013). Cherished mother of Robert and Brenda Steckle of RR 1 Bayfield, and Dianne and Doug Sparling of Tavistock. Loving grandma to Trevor, Patrick, and Brendan Steckle; and Chantelle, and Blair Sparling. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jean Gingerich, and Mel and Audrey Melick; Paul and Kathy Steckle, Esther Steckle, Ferne and Lloyd Mumaw, Jim and Carolyn Steckle, Mary Steckle, and Gary Foshay. Missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Edna (Schwartzentruber) and Amos Gingerich, her step-mother Della Gingerich, her infant brother Douglas, and her brother-in-law Ken Gingerich, her mother and father-in-law Lydia and Daniel Steckle, and mother-in-law Seleda (Shantz) Steckle. Betty drove school bus for 35 years, enjoyed birds, and visiting with her many friends and neighbours.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich-Hensall Road, Zurich on Saturday, May 21st at 11 AM with Pastor Ryan Jantzi officiating. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Donations to Zurich Mennonite Church, Canadian Diabetes Association, or Blessings Community Store would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Karen Holtby
Robert, Dianne and families our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep the memories close to your heart. Will always remember the good times at Joyce and Ken’s. Karen & Eugene
Shawn Steckle
Rob, Brenda, Trevor, Patrick, and Brendan
Doug, Dianne, Chantale, and Blair
The rest of the family
My sincere condolences with the passing of Aunt Betty, thinking of you all
Kevin & Kim Overholt
We just learned of Betty passing. We want to express condolences and our heartfelt sympathy. May you always treasure your memories.
Jim & Erica Mungar
Rob, Brenda, Trevor, Pat & Brendan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Debbie Burdge
Rob and Brenda and boys
Diane and Doug and family,
Your Mom was a very special lady! She always was so glad to see us when we would come to visit! Her lovely face would just light up! We had so many great times and laughs together while driving bus! Those memories will always be with me and dear to my heart! That is what you her family will always have as well! She will be truly missed here but is with her husband your Dad Bill forever more!
Our deepest sympathies, Rick and Debbie Burdge
Darren & Lisa McKinley
May the peace that passes all understanding be with you all.
Sorry for your loss and blessings to your families at this sad time.
Mervin and Angie Steckle
Robert Dianne and families;So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all the way from Haliburton. Merv and Angie.
Adam and Stephanie Gascho
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Adam has fond memories of her driving him to school everyday from Kindergarten to grade 8. Adam and her would reminisce at church of those days riding the bus. She was a very sweet lady. Please know that we are praying for you at this difficult time!
Martha (Gascho) Clinch
To the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended families at this time. May you be comforted with memories of good times.
Laura overholt
To the Steckle family my sincerest condolences on your loss.
Thought and prayers to all.
Carol & Bob LeBeau
Rob, Dianne and families
We extend to you our sincere sympathy. Bob and Betty drove bus together for many years. We always enjoyed her pleasant smile and happy disposition whenever we were together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sincerely
Bob & Carol LeBeau
Wendy Overholt
My sincere condolences to the whole family. Betty will be greatly missed!
Tom and Jude Ellerington
Dianne and Doug , Rob and Brenda and grandkids, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will be with her special fellow now, they will be watching over all of you, together. Our deepest condolences are with you.
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Larry has fond memories of your Mom when she drove the bus to Huron Centennial School. Thinking of you all.
Richard and Mary Erb
Your in our thoughts and prayers
Wayne & Bonnie Keller
So sorry to hear of Betty passing. What a kind gentle women. Our girls remember well what a great school bus driver she was. Our thoughts are with her family.
John and Linda Wuerth
Dianne Doug and family
So sorry to hear about your mother. It is always hard to lose your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy
The Fischers
Our Deepest Sympathy, Dianne, Doug and family….sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
“Tears to Heal, Memories to Comfort, Love Lives on Forever.
Joyce, Warren, Melani and Matthew.
Bill & Gloria Wettlaufer
To The Family of Betty Steckle: We extend to each of you our love and prayers at this difficult time in your lives. We had many good visits with Betty & Bill -and will cherish these memories. Knowing that your parents are once again together – makes it “OK” to say farewell! Love – Bill & Gloria and Angela Wettlaufer
Don and Joan Bell
Our sincere condolences to you and your families at the loss of a dear mother and grandmother. Cherish your
memories.
Don and Joan Bell
Doug and Joyce McBeath
To Rob and Brenda, Dianne and Douglas our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Betty was a great lady and always had a smile
Wendy & Dave Heimrich
Saddened by the loss of a wonderful lady who always had a smile. She was such a blessing to have as my girls bus driver and treated them like her grandkids. When Betty spoke the kids listened but she was a gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family members. Treasure the beautiful
Memories!
Carolyn Gower
Dear Dianne & Family I am so sorry to hear that your Mother has passed away. She was such a lovely lady. You will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With my deepest sympathy Carolyn ( Pritchard) Gower
Irla and Ervin Stenmann
Dear family of Betty. we are spending some time in Vt. so won’t make it to the visitation or funeral. sorry to miss it. we have many happy memories of Betty and Bill. God’s love and peace to you all… Irla and Ervin Steinmann
Shirley ( Oesch) Erb
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Betty’s Family.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Ferguson
Dear Dianne, Doug and the Steckle Family:
Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jim, Linda, AJ and Scot Ferguson
Shelley Bender
I’m so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our children were so lucky to have Betty as their bus driver for many years. She always had endless patience and a smile and a wave as she dropped them off. She was a kind, special lady who will be missed.
Kevin and Lorraine, Samantha, Katrina and Josiah
We are saddened to hear about Betty’s passing but also know she is in a wonderful place now.
Samantha was privileged to have Betty for her bus driver when she started kindergarten! Betty would always have a smile and a wave when she stopped the bus.
Lloyd and June Cooper
Brenda, Rob and families.
Our sincere sympathy to you all, I have many fond memories of your Mother, she will be missed I sure enjoyed my visits with her. Cherish your memories they last forever.
Linda Hollands
To Rob, Dianne and families. So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was always so kind and considerate and had such a gentle nature. One summer when we were in Ontario Merv took his motorhome and we picked up Betty and Jean and went for a drive around the Zurich area. I know your Mom enjoyed that day a lot. I am so glad we had that time with her. We will miss you Betty my dear cousin. Our thoughts are you Rob, Brenda and family , Dianne ,Doug and family . Ken and Linda
Earl & Joyce Wettlaufer
Robert, Dianne & families, you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother, this is from your Mom’s cousin Joyce Wettlaufer, so very sorry
Alice & Don Masse
Dear Brenda & Rob & Boys
Our sincere sympathy to you all .
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time
Alice & Don Masse