Notes for Carl L. Scharnhorst
Betty Jean Salisbury, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2008. Betty was born on September 29, 1938, in Dayton, Washington. Her childhood and school days were spent in Lewiston and Genesee, Idaho with her parents Gordon and Marjorie Rosenau. Betty married Carl Scharnhorst on January 18, 1956 in Genesee, Idaho. The couple raised their four children in Genesee, Idaho until moving to the Columbia Basin in 1973.
Betty spent many years as a Postal Clerk and secretary for Bechtel at the Hanford site. Betty's most loved position was being a clerk at Wal-Mart where she enjoyed interacting with customers.
Betty was known for her generous smile and quick wit. She enjoyed a cup of coffee while visiting with friends and family. Betty was a wonderful cook, homemaker, mother, and loved to sew for her family. Betty loved oil painting and gave many to friends and family. Betty loved entertaining all with her organ and piano playing. Betty enjoyed her summers surrounded by her beautiful flowers she planted.
Betty was preceded in death by her son Gordon Scharnhorst in 1987, grandson Michael Kalmbach in 2002, her mom Marjorie Rosenau in 2004, her beloved cousin Marjorie Laursen and best friend Karen Moser.
Betty is survived by her children Pamela (Roger) Danz of Mesa, Washington, Kelly (Steve) Kalmbach of Kennewick, Washington and Howard Scharnhorst of Pasco, Washington. She is also survived by her father Gordon Rosenau of Kennewick, Washington; brother John (Becky) Rosenau of Corona, California and sister Frieda (Randy) Page of Basin City, Washington; grandchildren Luke Danz of Burbank, Washington, Paul Danz of Mesa, Washington, Morgan Kalmbach of Kennewick, Tony (Crystal) Kalmbach of Kennewick, Washington and Sydney Pelletier of Pasco, Washington; great grand-daughter Lily Kalmbach of Kennewick, Washington. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Country Christian Church located at 5500 Sagemoor Road, Pasco, Washington.
Betty (Jeanne) Jean Salisbury (Scharnhorst)
Born in Dayton, Washington on Sep. 29, 1938
Departed on May 18, 2008 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
Memorial Service:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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