Betty Arlene Schofield, 91, of Longmont passed away December 29, 2017 at Longmont United Hospital. She was born April 26, 1926 in Maryville, Missouri to Thurman and Golda (Danner) Ashford.She married James Schofield on October 1954 in Raton, New Mexico. They moved to the Longmont area in the early 1970's. Betty was an administrative assistant for the U.S. Air Force Finance Center, retiring in 1974.Betty was of the Christian faith, she enjoyed painting was a story teller and loved riding her horse. She also belonged to the Bunco Group.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Pauline Hembree.Betty is survived by her husband Jim, her sister Ella Masters (J ) and several nieces and nephews.Memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Contributions can be made to Longmont Humane Society and sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel 326 Terry St. Longmont, CO 80501. Share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.
