Obituary

Service: Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 2 p.m. in the Brimfield United Methodist Church

Calling: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 2 to 6 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. *************************************************************************** Betty Lorraine (Joslin) Frick Bruce, 90, of Kendallville and formerly of Brimfield died Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 8:43 a.m. in her residence.

She was born July 1, 1923, in Rome City to Roy and Zelma (Bloom) Joslin.

She was a lifetime area resident, and a graduate of Rome City High School.

She was a member of the Brimfield United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

In June, 1941, she married Robert Ray Frick. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1964.

After the death of her husband, she worked in the cafeteria at the Rome City School and later transferred to the Kendallville Middle School cafeteria.

In October, 1968, she married Max Bruce. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1983.

Betty enjoyed quilting, reading, and swimming. Through the years, she lovingly quilted a special item for each child and grandchild. She dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are four sons, Robert R. (Rose) Frick, Jr. of Kendallville, Roy (Kaye) Frick of Lake City, Michigan, Ron Frick of Kendallville, and Richard Frick of Huntertown; two daughters, Diane (Chuck) Rice of Syracuse and Janice (Steve) Dolan of Bettendorf, Iowa; 19 grandchildren, Scott Frick, Robin Salmeron, Stephen Frick, Brian Frick, Keli Barker, David Frick, Rhonda Ledger, Kristin Frick-Yeager, Susan Cornell, Ron Frick, Jr. Brett Frick, Erin Frick, Robert Rice, Amanda Blanchard, Gregory Cox, Avery Cox, Rob Dodson, Mike Dodson, and John Dodson; 42 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Connie Adams of Coldwater, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lorraine Frick; and a sister, Mary Thompson.

Funeral services will be Sunday, October 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Brimfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Christopher White officiating. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery, Rome City.

Pallbearers will be Scott Frick, Brian Frick, Ron Frick, Jr., Brett Frick, Robert Rice, and Gregory Cox.

Calling is Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday.

Preferred memorials are to the Brimfield United Methodist Church or DeKalb Home Health & Hospice.

View a video tribute after Saturday or send condolences to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com