BETTY J. LOPSHIRE

Betty J. Lopshire, age 84, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on June 5, 1924 in Kendallville, IN she was the daughter of Glen W. and Nona V. (Stults) Bailey. She received her formal education in the public schools of Cromwell and graduated from the former Cromwell High School with the Class of 1943. Her formative years were spent in the communities of Kendallville, Kimmell and Ligonier. On April 9, 1949 she married Wayne E. Lopshire, at Kimmell United Methodist Church in Kimmell, IN. Following their marriage she and her husband established their first home together in Lake Township, Allen County, IN where they farmed together. Known in her community for her expertise in decorating cakes, she was a member of the Arcola United Methodist Church where she served on the church official board. She was also a member and president of the Lake Township (Allen County) Home Extension Club. Survivors include her 2 daughters, LuAnn (Thad) Coverstone and Sandra (Daniel) Trimmer both of Columbia City; and 1 granddaughter, Jennifer Lee Trimmer of Columbia City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years, Wayne E. Lopshire and sister, Bonnie Sampson.Visitation is Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service is Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with one hour of calling prior to service at Arcola United Methodist Church, 11311 Arcola Road, Arcola, IN. Reverend Harold Klinker of Arcola United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County, IN. Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Lopshire to Arcola United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Click here to view video tribute**Video may take up to 2 minutes to load.