"Chuckie, we have shared almost 60 years of lovely memories with you and Betty and send our loving condolences on behalf of us and your and Betty's hundreds of other Wheaties classmates, schoolmates, teammates who have been praying for the Holsingers over many months. I look fwd to sharing a story of her life of service with alumni. Come see us soon."
In loving memory of
Elisabeth Holsinger
July 7, 1926 - September 2, 2010
Upland: Elisabeth "Betty" Holsinger, 84, went home to be her Lord and Savior at 1:11 p.m. Thursday with loving family by her side. She was born in Chicago the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Christiansen) Hermensen. She married Charles Holsinger in Chicago on August 4, 1949. He survives. Mrs. Holsinger was a 1949 graduate of Wheaton College where she earned her B.S. degree in Physical Education. Along with her husband, Chuck, she served in the Philippines with O.C. International as missionaries for 6 years. She also served 17 years in Taiwan teaching physical education at a school for U.S. Military and missionary dependants. She visited 57 countries and traveled over a million miles ministering to missionaries in the field. She started Young Life Groups and ministered to missionary women. In 2001 she and Chuck moved to Upland from San Jose, CA. She was an active member of the Upland Community Church. She also attended the "Morning Glories" women's Bible Study. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, "Chuck"; two sons, "Ace" David (Gwen) Holsinger, Rockford, IL, Daniel (Marilyn) Holsinger, Stillman Valley, IL; two daughters, Janet (Gary) Friesen, Upland, Robyn (Steven) Ekstrand, Batavia, OH; two sisters, Carol Erickson, Chicago, IL, Alberta (Rev. Don) Andrews, West Allis, IL; 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Holsinger-Schultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989. Memorial Service at a later date. Final Disposition: Cremation
Tributes
"Dear Chuck and the Holsinger Family, You may not remember me, but I was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Milpitas - Milpitas, California. I came to know you there. I do remember Betty very well. I thought she was an individual of Christ-like warmth and character. My deepest sympathy to you Chuck and your family. Neil G. Ferguson"
"Our thoughts and prayers are for you.. Linda and Leon Holsinger in Marion."
"Our sympathy to your family."
"Gram you always showed me the love of Jesus through your actions. I love and miss you very much! Grandpa, I am so thankful that I have had you and gram in my life. Love you much, Sarah"
"So sorry to hear of your loss of Your Wife, Chuck, and the Mother of your children, I've read your book and know how much you love her. Her Hospice nurse Nona is my wife and we send our heart felt condolences...Chuck you'll see her again in heaven....your in our prayers...Rick and Nona"