November 12, 1930 – December 16, 2022
Betty Bloecher, beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and Great grandmother, passed to life eternal with her Lord, on December 16, 2022 at the age of 92.
Betty was born on November 12, 1930, in Ozark, Arkansas to the late Orville and Mary (Dicks) Curtiss and had been a resident of Stockton, California since she began high school. Betty married the love of her life, Elmer Bloecher, on April 7, 1951. On this day, her amazing life with her “sweetheart” began. Betty was a graduate of Stockton High School and Maude Cornwell’s School of Secretaries. In 1991, she retired following a 23-year career as a school secretary at both the Roosevelt and Tully C. Knoles elementary schools in Stockton.
Betty was an active member of Calvary First Assembly of God for many years and was later blessed to have worshipped at the First Baptist Church in Stockton. Betty especially loved gardening, camping, and hiking in the Sierra mountains, and any adventures that involved her family. She made every occasion special and was a wonderful cook and cake decorator, as well as an artist. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, in 2013, and her infant brother, Harold, in 1926.
She leaves behind her loving children: Cathy and Chris Jarvinen of Folsom, Ca, Ernie and Gracie Bloecher of Aromas, Ca, Julie and Mark Colbert of Aptos, Ca, and her dearly loved eleven grandchildren and their spouses, Ryan (Amy), Zach (Laura), Matt (Kim), and Brandon (Hanna) Jarvinen; Daniel (Christine), Katie, and Eric Bloecher; Alison (Sean) Sullivan, Christian (Courtney) Colbert, Nathaniel (Ryan) Colbert-Powell, and Kelly (Johnny) Jove. Betty was blessed with eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren: Forest and Jack Jarvinen (children of Ryan and Amy); Adrian and Leanna Jarvinen (children of Zach and Laura); Cora and Coen Jarvinen (children of Matt and Kim); and Elis, Lolo and baby Sullivan (children of Alison and Sean). Betty is also survived by her dear brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Betsy Foust, and her much-loved nieces and nephews.
Betty was a remarkable woman, loving daughter, beloved wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She served her family well by setting an example of a godly wife and loving mother. She made wonderful friendships at her schools, her church, and in all areas of her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her but will forever be in our hearts!
SERVICES:
Committal will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park (14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA) at 12:45 on Monday, January 9th, 2023, followed by a Memorial service at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado Street, in Stockton at 2:00pm.