Betty J. Barden's Obituary
Betty J. Barden, age 82, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 surrounded by her family at Bethany Home. Betty was born in Stevens Point, WI on July 5, 1926, the daughter of the late George and Alfreda (Erickson) Borchardt. On August 2, 1947, Betty married Arlin Barden at her parents farm in Waupaca. Betty is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca and also a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, AmVets Auxiliary, DAV Auxiliary, the Womens Relief Corps and the American Contract Bridge League. Betty is survived by her husband: Arlin C. Barden of Waupaca; her sons: Bill (Betsy) Barden of Plover and Bob (Peggy) Barden of DePere; Five Grandchildren: Elizabeth (Charles) Bornhoeft of Minneapolis; Bradford Barden of Madison; Kristin (Andy) Paluch of Pulaski; Megan (Jason) Sanders of Hayward and Jeffrey Barden of DePere and a Great Granchild: Orion Robert Sanders. Also surviving are her brothers: Leroy (Mary) Borchardt of Appleton and George (Susan) Borchardt of Minneapolis and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca with Reverend Jennifer DeNetz, officiating. Interment will be in the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, WI. A memorial gathering will be on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Bethel Circle or Altar Guild at Trinity Lutheran Church. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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