Betty V. Thomas
May 26, 1938 – June 21, 2019
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. Interment at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Obituary
Betty Valetta Thomas, age 81, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019. Born May 26, 1938, in Three Rivers, MI to the late Raymond and Anne. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Eugene Thomas, in March of 1957, who preceded her in death in 2004. Betty enjoyed antiquing, rug hooking, knitting, swimming, tennis, walking, and creating memories with her family. Betty is survived by her two sisters, Darlene and Priscilla (March); two daughters Shannon (Daniel), Susan (John); four grandsons, Jason (Joanne), Richard, Byron, and Brandon. She is also survived by her loving partner of 12 years, Ed, and her many nieces, nephews, and their children.
May God bless you and lift you up at this time of sorrow, Darlene and “Cuddles”. Just before I started my military career, your dad gave me some excellent advice on leading soldiers and I am glad to say I followed it because it was true. If the scriptures are true (and they are), you will have the opportunity to see Betty again and enjoy her companionship as part of the promised resurrection. Bonnie, John, and Jerry have passed on but Mary Ellen is still doing well and will be visiting with me and my family here in Virginia next week. — Butch Lott
May God bless you and lift you up at this time of sorrow, Darlene and “Cuddles”. Just before I started my military career, your dad gave me some excellent advice on leading soldiers and I am glad to say I followed it because it was true. If the scriptures are true (and they are), you will have the opportunity to see Betty again and enjoy her companionship as part of the promised resurrection. Bonnie, John, and Jerry have passed on but Mary Ellen is still doing well and will be visiting with me and my family here in Virginia next week. — Butch Lott
May God bless you and lift you up at this time of sorrow, Darlene and “Cuddles”. Just before I started my military career, your dad gave me some excellent advice on leading soldiers and I am glad to say I followed it because it was true. If the scriptures are true (and they are), you will have the opportunity to see Betty again and enjoy her companionship as part of the promised resurrection. Bonnie, John, and Jerry have passed on but Mary Ellen is still doing well and will be visiting with me and my family here in Virginia next week. — Butch Lott
It is with heartfelt sadness that I send my sorrow for everyone’s loss. It is hard to grasp how fast time has past. The memoir video and picture of Betty brought back so many memories. Seeing everyone was a treasure. I especially want to send my love and prayers to Darlene and “Cuddles”. Your loss of Betty will be difficult but know that she will be with you in spirit while she joins the family angel team. God Bless each of you today and each day forward.
I’m said to hear of the passing of Betty but I know that Richard received her with open arms and the years of love they shared. Although out of their lives due to my career in the Air Force I was best man for their marriage, babysat both Shannon and Susan when they were young, and visited Dick and Betty between assignments. I pray that the family will always hold on to the love that Dick and Betty gave to all levels of their family. Rest In Peace with the Lord. Stan Bixler, class of 56.