Betty Holbert

     Betty Lindgren Holbert, 94, formerly of East Lake Road, died Wed., March 12, 2014 at Abington Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born June 4, 1919 in Erie, daughter of the late Elmer and Ellen Bjorkman Lindgren.  A lifelong resident of Erie, Betty was a 1937 graduate of East high School and graduated from New York Institute of Dietetics.  She worked in the Dietary Department of the Village at Lutheran Square and in the Dietary/Food Department of Kresge's Department Store.  She was a member of Luther Memorial Church and the former Bethany Lutheran Church.  For over 25 years Betty volunteered as a Foster Grandmother at the Barber National Institute. 
     She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Holbert, in 1963; a daughter, Linda Adams; a sister, Ruth M. Lindgren; and a granddaughter, Michelle Henderson.
     Survivors include a son, Jon B. Holbert and wife Patricia of Wesleyville; a daughter, Barbara Chrispen and husband Norman of Erie; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle St., Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Coleman of Luther Memorial Church officiating.  Burial will be at Erie Cemetery.
     Memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church, 225 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16501; or to the Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.
     Family and friends may view the on-line obituary, send condolences and order flowers at www.ScottFuneralHomeErie.com.