Betty Jane Harsanje

Betty Jane Harsanje, 85, of Genoa, OH, died Friday, December 26, 2014 in the Genoa Retirement Village, Genoa where she had been a resident for a short time. Betty was born in Walbridge, OH on August 4, 1929 to George and Hazel (Hill) Christiansen. She married Richard Dick L. Harsanje at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Toledo on April 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1989. Betty was a cook at the Allen Central and the High School for the Genoa Area Local Schools for 25 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, in Genoa, a former member of the church Altar Guild and a former Cub Scout Leader. Betty loved her family dearly and felt the same way about her extended family as well. She was a hard worker her whole life weather working inside her home or outdoors. Cooking was one of her passions and when each of her children got married she baked their wedding cakes. Betty was always busy doing something; bowling, gardening, attending area sporting events and spending time at her and Dicks place on Lake Erie. The place on the lake was extra special for all of the grandchildren, as it is where they all got to spend some special time with Grandma Jane. She and Dick also liked to western square dance. Betty was considered by her family as the most positive and uplifting person in their family! Betty is survived by her children, Pamela Pam J. (Ronald) King, Larry R. (Rebecca) Harsanje, Kenneth L. (Kim) Harsanje, Sr., grandchildren, Kenneth L. (Jill) Harsanje, Jr., Rhonda R. King Mahaney, Anthony M. (Keely) Harsanje, Brian M. King, Scott A. Harsanje (Maya Howard), great-grandchildren, Dylan Sydney Mahaney, Ty Kallie Harsanje, Bayah, Nolan, Bentley Harsanje, along with many special nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and sister, Donna Johnson. A funeral service for Betty is scheduled for 11 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in St. Johns United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington St. Genoa. Interment will follow in the Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa. Visitation will be conducted from 2-8 PM, Monday, December 29, 2014 in the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, 501 West St. Genoa, OH. The family suggests memorials for Betty be directed to the church or the Allen-Clay Joint Fire Dist., Station #3, 104 Sixth St. Genoa, OH 43430. Bettys family would also like to extend their thanks to the staff of the Genoa Retirement Village, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, and Dr. Odeh and his staff for their loving care. It was so deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.