January 30, 1940 - November 13, 2023
Betty Jane was born to Ray William Bloom and Dorothy Brooks Bloom on January 30, 1940 in Clinton Oklahoma. She attended Elementary School in Custer County Oklahoma. After the tornado hit their farmhouse, they decided to re-locate out west toward California.
After arriving in California, they purchased their home and settled in Hayward along with her brother Billy Ray Bloom and sister Catherine Bloom Gregory. Betty attended and graduated from San Lorenzo High in 1958. She later attended business college where she took office-management and accounting courses.
She married Edward James Busarow on Aug 14th of 1960. They had a daughter, Deborah Bloom and a son David Busarow. The family resided in Hayward until moving to Lodi in 1980.
Her family included grandchildren Jamie & (Mike) Cates and Jeff & (Jen) Kalani. She also had many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and others that she had picked herself, that were close enough to her heart, to be considered family.
Along with other family members, they purchased land in the Acampo area.
Betty worked as a Bookkeeper for Lodi Tent & Awning for 42 years before finally retiring just a short time ago.
Religion always played a “HUGE” role in Betty’s life. She attended and played a large part at Lodi Avenue Baptist church and the Salvation Army. She helped in the nursery, Sunday school classes and Vacation Bible school at Lodi Baptist Church. She also led and was a supporter of the groups at Alanon.
Betty Jane was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother aunt and sister. She had a generous kind soul who was loved by many. She played a “MAJOR” part in the lives of Terry, (Michael) and The Boy’s. She was warmly referred to as “Our Favorite Aunt Betsy”.
Betty’s favorite things included spending time with the children in the family, lovingly referred to as “Granny Wednesdays”. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting and maintaining the Acampo property and listening to Dr. Stanley.
The health challenges she faced over the last year were very difficult on her. She did her best to battle her health struggles and keep a positive outlook on life. However, she stated numerous times that she was ready to go be with the Lord.
May she Rest in Peace, suffer no more and never be forgotten.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Busarow family.