Betty Jean Pagenkopp
July 29, 1936 - August 24, 2021
Laguna Woods CA
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Betty Jean Pagenkopp
July 29, 1936 - August 24, 2021
Laguna Woods CA
Obituary
On Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, Betty Pagenkopp, loving wife, and mother of six children passed away at age 86. Betty was born on July 29, 1936, in Nashville, TN to Bernice and Marvin Harris. On September 3, 1955, she married Edward Pagenkopp. They raised six children, Terri Ann, Michael James, Rhonda Joy, Jeanie Lynn, Mark Edward, and Jeffrey Scott.
Her passion was her family. Her quiet disposition, nurturing care and ever-present smile were the hallmarks of her life. Although quiet and shy, she was always welcoming. Her final days and hours were filled with loving and joyful visits from her family.
At the time of her death her ever expanding family included sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and even one great-grandson on the way. She was preceded in death by her father Marvin Sr., mother Bernice, and brother Marvin. She is survived by her husband Edward, sisters Norma, Joyce, and brother Gary.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on September 7th, 2021, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California, 92637.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research through their website, pancreatic.org. Their address is 2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 300C, Los Angeles, CA 90064. (310) 473-5121.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: September 7, 2021 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: St. Nicholas Catholic Church
- Location: 24252 El Toro Rd. Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - (Get Directions)
23 responses to Betty Jean Pagenkopp
Jim and Brenda Loomis says:
August 30, 2021
What a beautiful write up about Betty. She was such a dedicated woman and always so sincere. She gave her all to her family, her friends and to all the organizations she and Ed belonged to. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Louie Raciti says:
August 30, 2021
Mom I know you are at peace now. You are with God our Father and you are no longer in pain. May you Rest in Peace and memories of you will forever have a place on my heart…I Love you and will miss you..
Rhonda Coleman says:
September 2, 2021
I Miss my Mom, she has given so much of her Life to Family, Friends and her Chrildren, Grand Children and Great Grandchildren, I will miss her dearly, Really in Peace Mom, I Love You so Much.
Terri says:
August 30, 2021
I miss you mom. Rest In Peace. I know you are pain free and enjoying family and your best friend Marie. I love you to Heaven and back. Love you forever
Terry Kinkelaar says:
August 30, 2021
Betty was such a sweet soul. I wiil always remember her laugh and her smile. She was soft spoken and had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by many. My heartfelt condolences to Ed and her family..Rest in peace…
Bill & Merlyn Jones says:
August 31, 2021
We only knew Betty for a few years of camping with the Camping Squares group. She was such a nice & cheerful person. She will be missed. Many heart felt thoughts & prayers for Ed & her family.