Betsy Van Heyde Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betsy Louise Bernert Van Heyde passed away on June 14, 2021. Betsy was born in Steubenville, Ohio, but lived in Columbus for most of her life. She was a beloved English teacher at Central High School for many years. Betsy was a member of St. Brendan's Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. Betsy's proudest accomplishment was raising her two sons, James Michael and John Brendan. In recent years, her granddaughter, Liv, brought great joy to Betsy's life. Betsy is preceded in death by her husband George James, and her parents John and Olive Bernert. She is survived by her sons James Michael (Lindsey McPheeters) and John Brendan (fiance Tonya Phillips); brothers Ted Bernert (Sharon) and Tom Bernert (Lee); brother-in-law John Phillip Van Heyde; niece Katie Bernert; nephew Jeb Bernert (Emmy Scancarello); grandniece Kaia Louise; and many friends and extended family. Friends may call Monday June 21, 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St in Worthington. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 10:30am at St. Brendan's Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Road in Hilliard, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Betsy Van Heyde

June 26, 1941 - June 14, 2021