Betty L. Reinhart

Betty Louise Reinhart, born May 22, 1926, became an angel on August 21 passing gloriously in the way she lived…surrounded by her loving family, talking, singing and praying. She is survived by her loving husband Dale Reinhart, sister Mary Jane Running Olsen ,9 children, Joanne Reinhart-Kelly, Cathy Kennelly (Kevin), John Reinhart (Nancy), Jeanette Stevens (Cecil), Frank Reinhart (Nicole), Richard Reinhart (Diana), Joseph Reinhart (Jackie), Mary Seaman (Steve),and Anthony Reinhart, 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Originally from Forest Lake, Minnesota, she was a dedicated nurse for 69 years commencing her service as a cadet Corp Nurse after obtaining her degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. Subsequently, she settled in Tampa, FL in 1966 where her service included nursing at Tampa General Hospital and Sun City Center Emergency Squad, In addition, her love of nursing inspired two daughters and two granddaughters to follow in her footsteps. A loving wife to her soul mate Dale of 69 years. Dale and Betty Lou met in a roller rink where Dale swept her off her "skates". They wed on Valentine's Day in 1947. Her loving kind spirit was on display as she participated in bedside visits of those in assisted living, nursing homes and recovery wards. She was a devout Catholic whose commitment to God exemplified a purposeful life. Services will be held Saturday, August 27 at 1 P.M. at Nativity Catholic Church. 20 grandchildren: Dale Harwell, Brian Kelly, Angela Jones (Dontee), Natalie Maseda, Katrina Poynter (Richard), Rachel Carlisle (T.J.), Andrew Reinhart, Cecil Scott Stevens (Aimee), Joseph Stevens (Tonia), Cecilia Hawthorne (James), Christopher Reinhart, Shelter Hawkins, Aubrey Hawkins, Keaton Reinhart, Jesse Reinhart, Jennifer Seaman, Mark Seaman Jr., Elizabeth Seaman, Dallas and Victoria 19 great-grandchildren: Lillian, Amelia, Noah, Arianna, Brianna, Jordan, Haylee, Perry, Paige, Larken, Jocelyn, Evan, Jacob, Samantha, Cheyenne, Trenton, James Daniel, Danielle, Cameron