Sunday, October 31, 2021. Betty was born September 23, 1939 to the late
Harold and Frances Schaeffer (nee: Meyers)
Beloved mother of Monica (Fred) Meyer of Imperial, MO.,
Todd (Cheryl) Gipfel of Cedar Hill, Mo. and Shawn (Amy) McGuckin of Festus, Mo.
Best ever grandma of Jessica (Jeremy), Tricia (Damian) , Montanna (Amber), Jennifer (Ray),
Shane (Jessica) and Austin.
Dear great-grandma of Morgan, Kayla, Austin, Anya, Zane,Bentley and the late Mayha.
Dear sister of the late Barbara (Bill survives) Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers, please make expressions of sympathy in Betty's memory to the
Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Founded in 1975, it is the largest no-kill shelter in the
greater St. Louis area and State of Missouri. Open Door's Mission is to provide
homeless cats and dogs with the highest quality of life and a second chance to
find a forever family.
Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Road, P.O. Box 870,
House Springs, MO. 63051. www.odas.org (636-671-3643)
Betty was a three time cancer survivor.
Betty retired from General Motors after many years of faithful service.
She was a member of the Arnold Eagles. Betty also was bartender at
J.R. Saloon. She loved life and was always the life of the party.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HoffmeisterSouthCounty.com for the McGuckin family.
