Betty Lou Aptak

November 16, 1930 - December 26, 2020

Betty Lou Aptak passed away on Friday evening, December 25th at Zarrow Pointe in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Betty was born to Harry Lloyd and Esther H. Bonus on November 16, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa. Betty spent a happy childhood in Sioux City with her brother, Jerry Bonus and graduated from Central High School in 1948. She attended the University of Iowa for one year. Betty met the love of her life, Mervin Dean Aptak on a blind date in Tulsa while visiting her aunt and uncle. They celebrated 66 years of wedded bliss. Mervin has been a loving and devoted husband, even throughout Betty's advancing Alzheimer's disease. Everyone who knew Betty described her as a happy and positive person. She loved playing weekly mahjong with her friends, shopping for the newest fashions, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted and loving mother to her two daughters and never missed a school meeting or dance recital. She spent many hours volunteering at Temple Israel and as an advisor to her girls' B'nai B'rith chapter. She adored every one of her 5 grandchildren and, no matter how chaotic, loved having them spend the night at her house. She was always impeccable and even ironed the grandchildren's clothes so they wouldn't leave the house with wrinkles. Betty is survived by her husband Mervin, her daughters Lori Schreier (husband Randy) and Elisa Sorokin (husband Jorge), grandchildren Jason Schreier, Adam Schreier (wife Allie), Erin Bulcao (husband Nicholas), Jeffrey Sorokin (wife Annie), Jordan Sorokin (wife Kendra) and great grandchildren Eliana, Natalia and Eriela Bulcao and Arlo Schreier. The family sends their heartfelt appreciation to the caring staff at Zarrow Pointe, Miller Hospice and the love and support of family and friends. Donations in memory of Betty can be made to Congregation Temple Israel, Zarrow Pointe, Miller Hospice or to the Alzheimer's Association. A virtual funeral and service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at 10:00 A.M. We will provide a link when received to share. Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151