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Elizabeth "Bette" Staley

Born: 9/29/1927
Died: 6/7/2020
Age: 92
Community: Standish, MI

Elizabeth “Bette” Staley
Standish, Michigan

Our Mother, Elizabeth Jane Staley (Sanch), has gone home to our Lord. Bette (Elizabeth) was born on September 29, 1927. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 7, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Staley, Jr.; her sisters Della, Ellen, Marilyn; her brother Robert (Bob); grandchildren Robert S; great grandchildren Katlynn, Zachary, Sebastian and Ian.
She leaves to grieve her 10 Children: Bill (Tena), Leo (Joanna), Barb (Gord), Bob (Debbie), Rick (Penny), Mike (Debbie), John, Cheryl (Tim), Don (Angie) and Ann (Dave); 34 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren as well as sisters Geri Shoultes and Beverly Trudell, and her brother Carl Sanche and many nieces and nephews.
Bette was a quiet, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved to be surrounded by her family. Her favorite time of year was the family reunion (Camp Staley). She loved her beautiful flower gardens and loved to watch the birds; her favorite was the cardinals. She was an avid card player, especially Kings on the Corner. Her love for reading was shared with many of her children and grandchildren.
Bette was a member of Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church. For many years, she was an active member of the Standish VFW post 3724. She held many offices throughout the years, including past President. She was a member of the DAV as well.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private family only funeral mass will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 with Rev. Fr. David Parsch officiating and burial in Pine River Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lee Ramsay Funeral Home-STANDISH CHAPEL, Standish, Michigan.

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  Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home STANDISH CHAPEL
127 N. Forest St.
Standish, MI 48658

Phone: (989) 846-4161

Web Site: http://www.leeramseyrivertownfh.com

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Visitation
Date:   6/8/2020
Time:   -
 
Funeral Service
Private Service

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