Elizabeth J Bader

Obituary Elizabeth Jean Bader March 4, 1936 - July 15, 2013 Elizabeth Jean Bannan Bader died peacefully at home on July 15, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and friends. The family greatly appreciates all the love and support they're receiving from family and friends during this time. Details about a celebration of Betty's life to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Leo's Food Connection. Betty reminded all of us, again and again, how blessed we were to have each other. Ultimately, we were the ones blessed to have her in our lives. Betty was very active in St Leo's parish and programs, serving as a Eucharist minister and on the hospitality committee, and often counting collections on Mondays. She also enjoyed many years as a member of the Saint Elizabeth Circle pinochle club. "My family are the treasures I leave behind." Betty was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Hutchinson and Mary Muehlenbruch, and her brothers, James and Bill Bannan. Betty is survived by her sisters, Patricia Bannan Pederson and Sr. Margaret Bannan, O.S.F. Betty is also survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur and her children and their grandchildren: son, Arthur and wife Ivy Bader; son, David and wife Terry Bader and their daughter, Autumn and son-in-law Ricky; son, Mark and wife Amy Bader and their children, Henry, Lydia and Louise; son, Michael and wife Dani Bader and their children, Hallie and Walter; daughter, Mary and husband Mike Gallagher and their son Joe; daughter, Maggie and son-in-law Jacob; and daughter, Gina and husband Matt McCarthy and their children, Joshua, Kevin and Claire. A Vigil service to be held Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass and celebration of Betty's life will be Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Leo's, followed by a reception at the church. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Leo's Hospitality Kitchen. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.