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Elizabeth Lotze January 21, 1933 - January 26, 2023

In loving memory of Elizabeth Lotze of Dryden, Ontario who passed away on January 26, 2023 at the age of 90.

Betty was born in Starbuck, Manitoba on January 21, 1933. She graduated from Grade 13 and attended teachers college in North Bay. She taught school in Eton Rugby and Redditt from 1954 to 1958. She married Don Lotze in 1958 and during their 50 years of marriage she helped him run a family business (Lotze Enterprises) and raised two children together.

She was predeceased by her parents, Gustav Schultz and Gertrude Schultz; her husband, Donald Lotze; her brother, Ronald Schultz. She is survived by: her sisters, Julie Rutter (Ron) of Port Alberni and Myrna Amundsen (Norman) of Dryden; her daughter, Donna Kellar (Jari Makinen) of Thunder Bay; and her son, Gordon Lotze (Colleen) of Dryden, one grandson Christopher Arning (Sarah) of Thunder bay. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial service and interment will take place at a later date.

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    Mary Lou says
    January 28, 2023 at 1:54 am

    Donna and Gord: So deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was an incredibly kind and compassionate woman with a good sense of humour. I’m grateful to have spent the afternoon with her in her last visit to Thunder Bay. Betty was loved by all who knew her

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    Susan Flint says
    January 28, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    Donna and Gordon
    I am sorry to hear of your Mother passing away. She lived a long life of 90 tears.
    I have lots of good memories of your Mother.
    Keep your memories dear in your hearts’
    Susan Flint…Bryck

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    Fran Blair says
    January 28, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    Warm condolences to both of you, Julie and Myrna. Seeing Betty’s picture reminded me of our youth group meetings at your place, and your Mom making angel food cake, beating all those egg whites by hand! Thinking of you at this difficult time.

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    Debbi says
    January 28, 2023 at 9:43 pm

    Dear Donna and Jari so sad to hear this. She was such a nice lady and glad I had the chance to share some goodies last summer with a little backyard lunch.

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    Geri & Lloyd Mozel says
    January 29, 2023 at 2:08 am

    Betty was one of the nicest women I have known ❤️ Gentle and kind .
    Our condolences to her family and friends .

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