Mrs. Betty L. Weiss

August 24, 1931 - December 18, 2018

WEISS, MRS. BETTY L. Saginaw, Michigan Betty was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, while in the care of Meadowview Manor, at the age of 87 years. Betty Lou Niederquell was born on August 24, 1931, in Saginaw, to the late Jacob and Ida (Bossy) Niederquell. Betty Lou was married to Donald T. Weiss on June 7, 1952, having celebrated 66 years. He survives her. Prior to her retirement, Betty started her own business, Betty's Custom Draperies and was a successful Pampered Chef Consultant for many years; she also was the church secretary for 10 years at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where she and her husband are members. She also was a past member of the Germania Towne and Country Club and the Saginaw River Marine Historical Society. Betty’s passion was singing in the church choir and listening to music of all kinds. She loved spending time with her family and especially her travels with Don in their motorhome. Surviving besides her husband, Don, are their three children and their spouses, Diann (Larry) Stewart, Saginaw; Sharon (Dennis) Lawrence, Freeland; Brian Weiss, Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law and his wife, Carl (Mickey) Weiss, Mississippi; several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Betty was also predeceased by her brothers, Ossie and Fred Niederquell, daughter-in-law, Patti Weiss, and her great-grandson, Zane Lawrence. The Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., Saginaw Twp. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. Cremation will follow with a private family committal in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Friday, 28th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, then at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until time of her services. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Betty. Memories and sympathies of Betty may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com