Betty Schlenker passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the age of 81 years, beloved wife of Jim Schlenker for 63 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory their children, Brent (Dyanne) Schlenker , Sheila-Rae (Robert) Schmunk, and Tracy (Calvin) Heller; her grandchildren, Brad Schlenker (Aimee) and his children Clayton and Evyn; Jason Ruff and his children Victoria, Ceilidh and Grady; Darryl (Anna) Ruff and their children Madison and Dylan; James (Susanne) Schmunk and their children Declan and Roman; Kelly (Michael) Sehn and their children Eden and Katie-lee; Nicole (Branden) Blomme; Mitch Heller (Brittany); and Mason Heller; her brother, Leonard Aman; her sisters, Doreen (Harvey) Pudwell, Marnie “Belle” Sturm, Phyllis (Eric) Snow, and Carol (Dave) Hicks as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Rose Aman; her brother, Roy; her sisters, Jean Irwin, Rosemarie (Ron) Goehring; as well as her eldest grandson, Boyd Schlenker. Betty was born and raised north of Irvine Alberta; she was one of nine siblings on the family farm. Betty received her education at Irvine school and as a young woman she moved to Medicine Hat to work at a local clothing store. Soon after, she met her sweetheart at a dance in Walsh and three kisses later they were married on June 30, 1955. Jim and Betty resided in Walsh where they owned and operated a feedlot and general trucking operation. It is here where they welcomed their three children, Brent, Sheila-Rae, and Tracy. In the spring of 1964, Betty encouraged Jim to pursue his dream of becoming an Auctioneer, thus starting a 50 year family journey conducting numerous auctions throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan as Schlenker Auction Service Ltd. A short time later, opportunities arose and a partnership was formed with the MacArthur family where they built, owned and operated Hat Livestock Auction Ltd. in Medicine Hat while continuing with Schlenker Auction Service. Betty was invaluable in the businesses; she assumed many of the responsibilities behind the scenes while providing expertise as clerk and cashier on sale days. Betty enjoyed curling and was a member of the Medicine Hat Curling Club, she competed at numerous Bonspiels throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed spending her time with family and friends around a great home cooked meal. She also enjoyed travelling, camping, fishing, crafting, playing a competitive game of cards or betting on a curling game. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy as they put warmth in her heart and joy in her day! The funeral service will be held in the Cypress Centre Auditorium (2055 21st Ave SE) on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Betty Schlenker, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

• Date : 2018-12-14
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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