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Our deepest sorrow to the family of our friend, Betty. She will really be missed by all. We count it a blessing to have known her and helping her with corn to feed her squirrels.
Frank Gregory
July 8th, 2014 at 12:00am
My heart is deeply saddened at the news of Mrs. Slikkers passing. She was always so kind. My memories of her camper at Cran-Hill Ranch and just seeing her at church every week are flooding back right now.
Jessica Coe - Thannen
July 8th, 2014 at 12:00am
Adrian & Gerri,
Bev VanDyken
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. We love you and miss you Aunt Bette. Love, Jon, Kristin, Ethan, Maddie, and Adam.
Kristin Overway
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
Sorry to learn log this loss. Enjoyed seeing and visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Slikkers out at the (Rush) Lake.
Jory Holmes
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
We are so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was a positive force in my life by teaching Sunday School and catechism and I will miss her.
Kathy Haines Dailey
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear about Betty's passing. For many years after leaving South Haven, we would stop in and visit her. Her husband was the principal at SHHS for many years when I taught there. Both wonderful people. RIP, Betty.
Ron Takalo
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
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John Long
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
Betty has been a neighbor of mine for many years. She was such a sweetheart! Always a smile for anyone who happened to walk by her lovely home during the summer. Her beautiful roses were always a topic of those who walked by her yard. I had the pleasure of talking with her many times when my kids were growing up and we walked by her home while on the way to Hartmann School. She will be missed by a lot of folks in the neighborhood! My son, who was 8 or 9 at the time happened to stop by her yard sale many years ago. He proudly came home with his treasures " a white bubble necklace and a faux coral necklace". I asked him what he was going to do with the necklaces, girlfriend perhaps? Nope he told me, they are for you Mom. He said the nice lady told him that, even though he only had his allowance money, )which wasn't enough really), he had just the right amount of money for the gift for his Mom. I stopped by Betty's later and wanted to pay her for the total cost and she simply stated "no amount of money in the world would be enough for the love your son has for you to buy a gift with his allowance money"! She was so happy at his joy and especially mine. She was proud to be a part of his and mine's joy! She was an exceptional lady! Kind, thoughtful,beautiful, and a true lady in every sense of the word. I'm going to miss her!
Diane Vinoski
July 9th, 2014 at 12:00am
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Betty was a wonderful lady, so kind and always a smile. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Joyce Weber
July 10th, 2014 at 12:00am
A.G.... So sorry to hear this news. But aren't you so fortunate to have your mom here for such a long and terrific time. Since my mother passed away 12 years ago I've come to believe moms are our conscience, and therefore that we will always "hear" them deep inside and that they are always with us. With fond memories of your mom and dad...Barry
Barry Shanley
July 10th, 2014 at 12:00am
So sad to hear of Bette's passing. Glad I got to visit with her in early June. We were long time neighors, eighteen years, and friends another twenty years. We took many a walk through the neighborhood with our dogs. We worked together on the Al-Van Humane Society board for a number of years. She helped me get through college math and we played many games of Scrabble together. I will always think of pink hyacinths as Bette's special flower.
Gloria Veltman
July 11th, 2014 at 12:00am
Very sorry for your loss, she was a truly great lady who will be missed.
Lisa Heimsath
July 11th, 2014 at 12:00am
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these times of sorrow. I pray the Lord will comfort you and remind you of the joyful times you have had together.
Candace L.
July 11th, 2014 at 12:00am
Extremely sad at the loss of this sweet lady--she was a very loving and careing person whos memory will be with us for ever. May God bless.
Ben and Sue Brooks
July 12th, 2014 at 12:00am
Our prayers are with you. My mother,, Martha Roberts, and Bette had many adventures together in their later years. Fishing in Canada and cruising the Caribbean were just a few of their trips. What a fun lady! Farwell
Nancy Roberts Gaynor
July 12th, 2014 at 12:00am
