Betty Novak

Betty Novak of Pine City passed away at her home in Pine City Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the age of 83. Betty was born to Christian and Eva (Henderson) Christensen on May 25, 1933 in Pokegama Township, Minnesota.Betty was born in Pokegama Township to Christian & Eva Christensen on May 25, 1933. She went to high school at Pine City High and graduated in 1951 as her class Homecoming Queen. Betty married Benjamin Novak October 24, 1952 and together they raised 6 children. Betty was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She loved to visit with family and friends and was renowned at creating long-lasting bonds with all who met her. She was fiercely loyal to her closest friends. With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to one of the kindest, classiest women we know and take great comfort in knowing she has been reunited with the love of her life. Betty is survived by her children: Charles (Stacey) Novak, Denise (Mike) Novak, Kim Novak, Jon (Diana) Novak, Ben (Laurie) Novak, Gina (Chris) Pettie and Dollie Salo; grandchildren: Almon (Kipper) Rydberg, Kohl Stockamp, Matt Novak, Teshia Isackson, Terron Novak, Tanner Madison, Remington Novak, Christian Isackson, Jazz Novak, Telby Madison, Jagear Isackson, Bo Novak, Tyber Pettie, Madeline & Ryan McGregor; great grandchildren: Taylor Finley, Milo Rydberg, Max Rydberg, Louie Rydberg and Maverick Novak; sisters:  Eva Mae Meyers and Liz Rygs; brothers: Richard Christensen, Gerald (Nita) Christensen and Donald (Cindy) Christensen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Eva Christensen, husband Ben Novak, grandson, Zeno Sauter, brother Jim Christensen, sisters Patsy Long and Dorothy Nelson.Deacon Gene Biever will officiate funeral services for Betty: 1:00 PM Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City.  A time for family and friends to gather is planned for one hour prior to the service at the chapel.  A spring interment is planned in the Czech National Cemetery of Pine City.  An opportunity to share memories and food will follow Betty's celebration of life service;  All are invited to the North West Company Fur Post; 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, MN.In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City.  Condolences may be left for Betty’s family at Swanson Funeral Chapel’s website: www.funeralandcremationservice.com The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Ecumen Parmly Hospice Center in Chisago City for their support in her final days. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com