Betty L. Grossman

Betty Louise Grossman of Upper Sandusky passed away at 3:09 am on January 12, 2015, at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. She was 91. Born January 27, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Layman and Lottie (Binau) Layman. She married to Warren C. Grossman on December 24, 1943. Warren preceded her in death on April 20, 2007. Betty is survived by her brother Richard Layman, her sister-in-laws Betty Van Grossman and Ruth Layman. She was preceded in death by sisters, Harriet Kirk, Nora Saull, and Ollie Jensen and brothers, Clair, Fredrick and C. Edward Layman. Of her own family she is survived by four sons, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Mrs. Grossman graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1940. She went on to graduate as a registered nurse from White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Upon Warren’s return from the army during World War II she set up household on the family farm to raise four sons, Michael of Lake Arthur, New Mexico, Johnnie (June Baker) of Erie, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey (Diane) and Thomas (Janet) of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. After seeing each of her sons graduate from high school, she returned to nursing at the Harpster Senior Nursing Care Home in Harpster, Ohio, and then as the first Director for the inception and development of the Wyandot County Home Health Agency. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, Warren, during their lifetime together. She took great pride in her extended family and the many avenues of accomplishment each brought to their school, vocational and community service endeavors. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ for 60 years and was a founding member of the Trinity Twosomes who laid the groundwork for the acquisition and development of Camp Trinity. She was also a founding member of the Belles and Boys Mothers’ Club remaining a member for 50 years. She will be missed by all who knew her and the many ways she made others feel special. Viewing at 10:00 a.m. and church services at 11:00 a.m. to be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Trinity United Church of Christ, at 300 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351, and graveside services will follow and be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, 13623 C.R. 119 Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351, with Pastor Brad McKibben officiating. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ in care of the Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 East Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to extend a condolence, share a memory or light a candle

Betty L. Grossman

January 27, 1923 - January 12, 2015