Betty Shima
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Betty Shima
RONAN — Betty June Shima, 92, of Polson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Mountain View Care Center in Ronan. Betty was born on March 3, 1925, in Mason City, Iowa, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Addie Bower Pearson. Betty married John Shima, Jr. on Aug. 1, 1943, in Bremerton, Washington, and together raised three children.
For many years, Betty was a secretary for several area offices. She was a member of the New Life Christian Center and volunteered at the Country Store in Polson. Among her many interests were painting, knitting and sewing, and she was an excellent cook. Betty will always be remembered for her unconditional love and kindness and being a prayer warrior for those in need.
Preceding Betty in death is her husband, John Shima, Jr., who died on Oct.18, 2012.
Her two sons, Pat and Mike Shima; her daughter, Suzi Sandbak, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
