Obituary of Betty Buschert

<h1>Betty Buschert</h1> Passed away at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the age of 76. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Buschert in January 2010. Loving mother of Karen Buschert and her husband, Geoffrey Vanderkooy and Kevin Buschert and his wife, Clare Leonard. Betty and Don were blessed with 5 grandchildren in 5 years and spent many happy hours with Theo, Miranda and Emily Vanderkooy and Anna and Oliver Buschert. Betty (nee Rudy) was born January 7, 1934 in the family farm house located at Christner’s Road near New Hamburg, Ontario. She was the fourth child and first girl of 10 children born to Abner Rudy and Edith (nee Snyder). She is survived by her siblings, Carl Rudy (Ruth), John Rudy (Catherine), Willis Rudy (Susie), Elvin Rudy, Doreen Good (Dale), Karen Bergey (Edward), Harold Rudy and Barbara Stager (Art). Also survived by step-sister, Barbara Stumpf (Robert), sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Rudy and Joy Buschert, and brother-in-law, David Buschert (Joyce). Predeceased by her brother, Glen Rudy. Betty will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty worked as a nurse at K-W Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Following that she worked at Conestoga College, Kitchener, first in the nursing program, then part-time as coordinator, teacher and in curriculum development for the Health Care Aide Program. During retirement Betty and Don were active in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives. One of the highlights of Betty’s life was when she and Don travelled together to Australia for son, Kevin and Clare’s wedding. In 2009 she was able to return again to Australia for a memorable visit with Kevin and his family. Visitation will be held at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, October 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession St., Cambridge on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment in Hagey Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge. Reception will follow the interment in the church hall. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or a charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.