OXFORD:
Betty Katherine Zielstorf, a resident of Oxford, NC, died February 19, 2012 at her home at age 74. She was a native of Mercer Co., NJ and was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Myrtle Bethke Barber. Betty was a retired Vice President of Finance with Starr Tours bus company, a member of the Master Gardeners of Vance Co. and past President of the Granville Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, Donald Zielstorf of the home; daughters, Gina Harris of Alexandria, VA and Maria Cardaciotto of Fort Mill, SC; son, Nicholas Cardaciotto of Hamilton, NJ; step-daughters, Mary Lishman of Warminster, PA and Agnes Holton of Florida; step-sons, Donald Zielstorf, Jr. of Allentown, PA, Timothy Zielstorf of Hollywood, MD and Christopher Zielstorf of Salem NY; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Bidwell. Also surviving are her beloved German Shepherd dogs, King and Sugar.
Memorials may be made to DogTown c/o Best Friends Animal Society, PO Box 315, Kanab, UT 84741-0315 or www.bestfriends.org.
The Zielstorf family is under the care of Gentry-Newell & Vaughan, 503 College Street, Oxford, Nc 27565. Online memorials www.hallwynne.com select obituaries.
Judy B.Brewer
February 22, 2012 at 12:00 amDon, I met Betty in Jan. 2011 when I joined the Granville Gardeners. She was a very kind and considerate
person. She seemed to really enjoy
the GGC meeting just last month. I’m glad I have that memory of her.
I will keep you and all the family
in my prayers at this time as they
travel to be with you in Oxford.
Henry Jarkowski
February 22, 2012 at 12:00 amDear Don and Family,
I was very sad to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a sincere and caring person, and will be missed by all who knew her, as we did at Starr Transit.
Judy Choplin
February 22, 2012 at 12:00 amI was in the Vance County Master Gardeners with Betty. Her husband and Betty brought black-eyed susans to my house to share. We also worked at Rose Gin and Lowes workshops together. We will miss her so much.
Bonnie & Charles French
February 23, 2012 at 12:00 amDon & Family, we are so sorry that Betty is gone. She was a very unique lady and so full of life. It’s not often that we have the privilege of knowing some one like her. She will always remain in our hearts.
Charissa Powell
February 26, 2012 at 12:00 amI will miss Betty. I met her last year, while participating in the Master Gardening Program.. She was very kind to the “newbies” but I could tell she loved every min. doing something she loved…….Gardening…. I and others will miss her greatly, I have photos of her helping with planing the Welcome Garden last year….So my requards to her family May God Bless and keep you all and I will keep u in my prayers…..Cece
Marion Armhold
February 27, 2012 at 12:00 amTo Betty’s Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Betty at the Master Gardener plant clincs and she always put a smile on my face with her upbeat personality and wit.
She was certainly an asset to the Master Gardener Program and I know she will be missed by one and all.