Betty Lockman
November 25, 1945 ~ August 3, 2020
Betty Jane Lockman, 74, of Moorhead, and formerly of Lancaster, MN, passed away at home.
Betty Jane Masloski was born November 25, 1945, the daughter of Anton and Mary (Polejewski) Masloski. She grew up on a rural farm in Lancaster, MN. After graduating from Lancaster Public School, she attended a Lab technology program in St. Paul. Betty met her husband Steven Lockman during her studies in St. Paul. They were married February 20, 1965 at Holy Rosary Church in Lancaster, MN.
Betty worked as a Lab and X-ray Technologist at Kittson Memorial Hospital in Hallock and in Karlstad, MN for several years. At age 55 Betty became a fulltime care giver to her husband.
In March of 2010 Betty’s husband passed away. She continued to live in Lancaster, MN with her daughter Kim Pitcher and granddaughter Ashley Carlson. In 2015 Betty moved to Moorhead, MN and lived with her son-in-law Harrison and daughter Kim Pitcher. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN and enjoyed attending Bible Studies and all the events St. Joseph offered.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Mary Masloski and infant daughter, Cheryl; siblings, Margaret Roback, Louis Masloski, Eleanor Stewart, Martha Mishnik, Edward Masloski, and Harry Masloski.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Dawn Lockman (finance Jason Martin) Bemidji, MN, Kim (Harrison) Pitcher, Moorhead, MN. Five grandchildren, Joshua Nordine, Dennis Nordine, Rebecca Lockman, Justin (Kayla) Carlson, Ashley (Lane) Anderson, and two great grandchildren, Quinn (Rebecca) Lockman, and Charlotte (Justin and Kayla) Carlson; siblings, Vicki Hallauer, Sophie Olsonawski, Raymond Masloski and special sister-in – law, Marge Masloski.
Prayers to the family –Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Betty Rest In Peace now that God has brought you home. You are such a lovely lady, so beautiful inside and out, just like your daughter Kim and grand-daughter Ashley. Hugs and Prayers to all of you as you say ‘good-bye’ for now to this remarkable lady. She is an inspiration to all in her strong faith and kind heart.
God Bless all of the family.
My deepest sympathies,
Sara Anderson
May God bless and keep Betty
we send our love to her family. She is an inspiration for us all.
May God bless and keep our friend Betty. We send our love to her family. She was an inspiration for all of us.
My deepest sympathy to all. Thoughts and prayers.
Your love will be missed by many people. Sympathy to all her family
So sorry for your loss!
My sympathy to all the family at this time. May Betty rest in peace. The Masloski reunion days are past now with the extended cousins.of my dad’s. I enjoyed meeting Betty and all the siblings of Anton’s branch of the family and have fond memories of those reunions. God bless you all.
May Betty’s soul Rest In Peace. She was a remarkable, strong and tenacious person, who lived life on her own terms. It is an honor for me to have known her and her wonderful family.
You have our deepest sympathies!! Lots of great memories with Betty and Steve and all of you! God bless you!!
Our love & sympathies to you all. Betty was a very special woman & will be missed. May you feel God’s loving arms & strength each day!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish we could be with you at this time. Miss you terribly.
Love
Jim & Diamme
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We wish we could be there with you at this time, and miss you.
Love always
Jim & Dianne
My dear Aunt, you have suffered for a long time. Now you can enjoy life in Heaven, no more suffering, no more pain, just happiness with Our Lord. We will see you again.
Condolences to The Lockman and Masloski families from the bottom of our hearts. May the perpetual light shine upon her. Lord grant her eternal rest. Aunt Betty, please give our Momma a great big hug from us. Love you always, Todd, Lynn and Raquel Mishnick
May God Bless her soul in heaven. My prayers and sympathy to your family.
Wish we were there with everyone. Sending all the Love and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a good friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed by all. Extending my deepest sympathy to all of her families and friends.
I came accross this obituary tonight. I am Truly sorry for your loss. Your mother was way to young. I’m truly sad about how things ended and I wish you all love and light And prayers.
Rest In Peace Betty.
Love and hugs to you all
God bless
Your sister and aunt
Sheila Shelton