"I?m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Betty. Our family sends our sympathy and love. "
In loving memory of
Elizabeth "Betty" Ferrier
September 2, 1927 - April 6, 2021
Elizabeth Alberta (Schroeder) Ferrier, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Betty was born on September 2, 1927 in Elgin, baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin, and was adoringly raised by Carl and Elizabeth (Lehmann) Schroeder.
Betty graduated from Elgin High School. She married the love of her life, John Ferrier, on May 4, 1946. They settled on one of the family farms and raised three children together. After raising three children, she worked in accounting at Rochester Public Schools for over 25 years. Betty played an active role in Ferrier Farms Partnership with John and their son, Craig. Betty and John loved and supported each other for 74 wonderful years. John passed away in December 2020.
Betty was a kind and loving woman. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and baking. Betty was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eyota. She greatly enjoyed living at Arbor Gardens, also in Eyota, the past six and a half years.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Charlotte (Dale) Allen; sons, Thomas (Paula) Ferrier and Craig (Joan) Ferrier; grandchildren, Cory (Barb) Allen, Carry Allen, Andrea (Zang) Duong, Brandon (Jen) Ferrier, Brooke (Brian) Hasleiet, Tanner (Lexi) Ferrier, Drew (Nikki) Ferrier, Kelli (Jared) Arn, Kendra (Brent) Liila, Lindsey (Garett) Houston, and 18 great- grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her two sisters, Adeline Shiek and Nadine Gillespie; one brother, Albert Schroeder; one sister-in-law, Shirley Schroeder; and her brothers-in-law Clayton (Carol) Ferrier and Burton (Judy) Ferrier.
Betty was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, John, in 2020; infant daughter, Suzanne; three brothers, Marvin, Darwin, and Frederick Schroeder; sister, Gloria Daniels; and great grandson, Nash Liila.
The family wishes to thank Pastor Vollrath, Dr. Yaeger and his staff, Arbor Gardens and staff, Chosen Valley Care Center and staff, and Hoff Funeral Home.
A private service will be held for family and relatives on Saturday, April 10th at 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eyota. She will then be laid to rest next to her husband at Evergreen Cemetery in Dover.
Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 770 Robert Ave SW, Eyota, MN 55934. Please share a memory of Betty at her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
Services will be available to view through the church live stream - https://www.facebook.com/OurSaviorsEyota
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"I?m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Betty. Our family sends our sympathy and love. "
"Sorry to hear of Betty\'s passing but she had a very good life.. Lilas always looked forward to visiting with her when they had the \"girls\" breakfasts monthly. Lilas and Rod Herrick"
"My sympathy to all of Bettys family. I so enjoyed visiting and playing cards with her. She was such a lovely lady and will be missed by family and friends."
"John and Betty were the best. Visiting with them was always a pleasure. When there was an event in our family ,being happy or sad ,they were always present to lend their support. So glad that I was able to share in their life. My sympathy to all of the family. Margaret Helen Drysdale"
"So sorry to hear about Betty. I always looked forward to visiting with John and Betty at the Dover Cemetery breakfast. Arvilla Polzin Nardinger"
"Sorry to hear about Betty! Don and Carol Cravath"
"I worked with Betty in the late 60\'s for the Rochester Public Schools. She was always so much fun. And she always shared the wonderful corn that she and John raised. All summer long I would ask her if the corn was done yet. She would laugh and laugh. Such a sweet lady. My condolences to her family. Judy Hudson Moyer"
"My sympathy to Betty\'s family. I worked with Betty many years ago and what fun we had. We kept in touch having lunch with friends. She was a wonderful, classy lady and I will miss her. Keeping you all in my prayers. Mary "
"My sympathy to Betty\'s family. I worked with Betty many years ago and "
"My deepest sympathy to Betty\'s family. I enjoyed doing her nails at Arbor Gardens and she always asked about my family. She will be missed, I do know that. Please know that I am thinking of all of you. Sandi"