Betty Lou SIMMONS

16 AUG 1930 - 5 AUG 2015

• BIRTH: 16 AUG 1930, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 5 AUG 2015, Granger, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 10 JUN 1950, St Joseph County, IN

INDEX

[N19607] Betty Lou Simmons Cantaranzite

BIRTH 16 Aug 1930
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

DEATH 5 Aug 2015 (aged 84)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

BURIAL Cremated, Other
MEMORIAL ID 150427824
=========

Betty L. Catanzarite
August 16, 1930 - August 5, 2015
Betty Lou Catanzarite, 84, of South Bend died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, August 5th in Hospice House surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Betty was born August 16, 1930 in South Bend to the late Ella Pearl (Bower) and Patt Simmons and was a lifetime area resident. On June 10, 1950 in South Bend as Betty L. Simmons she married Patrick Catanzarite who survives. Also surviving are her children, Thomas C. Catanzarite (Billie) and Larry A. Catanzarite (Colleen Kielton) both of Granger, Cathy A. Catanzarite and P. J. Catanzarite (Jenny Conner) both of South Bend; grandchildren, Scott, Jeff, Dean (Madie), Ryan, Adam, Cory, Dennis, Conner, and Brooke; great-grandchildren, Owen, Payton, Quinn, Arianna, and Nico; sister, Sally Casey (Joseph) of South Bend; brothers, Robert Simmons of Mishawaka and Ronald Simmons of South Bend; and special friends in her life, Martha and Tom Lustik of Granger. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Johnson, and brothers, David, Earl, Donnie, Jerry and Jack Simmons. Betty was an ardent admirer of Mother Theresa. She was an advocate for the unfortunate and the forgotten. She believed and lived the motto “no one is better than you, and you are better than no one.” Betty was Queen of the Diamond Lake cottage…where for 40 years friends, family and the world was welcome. She cherished the time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Everyone will always remember the wonderful “pastachina,” served with love at any gathering. Betty also enjoyed peaceful walks around the lakes on the campus of Notre Dame, and her frequent encounters with Father Hesburgh. Pat and Betty enjoyed numerous trips to Europe where Betty played straight man to Pat and his comedy routines. Nothing could me more accurate than her last words… “I’ve lived a good life. Betty had an ear for many and the heart for all. She will be greatly missed and will live forever in our hearts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10th in Christ the King Catholic Church. The family will receive friends in the church immediately following the mass. Memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105, Valley of Promise, 430 N. Main St., South Bend, IN, 46601 or Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North and Crematory are assisting the family with arrangements. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.