Betty L. VanDenBloomer, Kaukauna, age 77, died Monday April 2, 2012 at St. Paul Home. She was born in Freedom on January 15, 1935 to the late George and Gladys (Spice) Simpson. Whether it was going up north to Lakewood, fishing or just going for a ride, Betty loved the outdoors. She also enjoyed going to rummage sales, trips to the casino and country music. Betty had a great sense of humor and will be warmly remembered for her mastery of the one-liner.

Betty is survived by her children: Peggy Kelsall, Green Bay; Gale (Cliff) Kruse, Wrightstown; Shari Solberg, Kaukauna; Sheila (Pete) Losse, Appleton; Brenda Brown, Oneida Reservation; and Shane (Karen) VanDenBloomer, Kimberly; their father Ray VanDenBloomer; grandchildren: Bobbie (James) Hammerling, Dereck Kruse, Tanner and Tierra Solberg, Mariah and Trenton Losse, Ashlee, Chaz (Courtney), Bailee and Zander Brown, Shayna and Dominik VanDenBloomer; great grandchildren: Austin Hammerling, Isaiah Solberg, Nolan Stample, Caden and Carson Brown; and siblings: Patsy (Vic) Springstroh, Ronnie (Elaine), Mike and Keith Simpson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Bevers; infant brother Wayne; and special friend Gordy Van Toll.

Visitation will be held Thursday April 5, 2012 at PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (2300 Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the time of funeral at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Timothy Albrecht will officiate. Committal Community Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom. Betty's family is establishing a memorial to support the various organizations dedicated to Parkinson's Disease.

Betty's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at St. Paul Home for the love and care given.