Betty Jean Schmelz, age 90, died on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Dolly Spencer, and by her husband of forty two years, John F. Schmelz. Betty was born in Boise, Idaho on October 17, 1924. She met her husband, John, in Tacoma, WA and they were married in 1942. She moved with her young family around the United States, before settling in Albuquerque, NM for the health benefits of the dry climate. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish where she enjoyed serving God through counting the collection weekly and volunteering. Other hobbies included bowling, playing cards, painting and crocheting. Betty is survived by her daughter Carol and late husband Jack Gessing; grandson Paul, wife Krista and great-granddaughters Grace and Katherine; granddaughter Beth, husband Aaron and great-grandchildren Rene, Abby, Andrew and Aaron; son (late) John H. Schmelz, wife Tisa; granddaughter Mary, husband Raul, great-grandsons Jonah and Dakota; grandson, John Phillip; son, Bill Schmelz; granddaughter Heather, great-granddaughter Ali; grandson Matt, great-grandsons Hunter and Jagger; granddaughter Stacie, great-grandson Damon and grandson Nick, wife Anjeanette, great-grandson Aryan. A Rosary will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, 811 Guaymas Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 followed by a Mass at 11:00am. Following the Mass a reception will held from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Sun Room. Interment will be held at 9:45am on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Betty's final resting place will be with her late husband, John F. Schmelz. To share memories with the family please visit Betty's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010
