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Betty Jean Faler
Born: 7/10/1929
Died: 1/16/2023
Age: 93
Community: East Tawas, formerly of Durand , MI
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Betty Jean Faler of East Tawas, formerly of Durand passed away at her home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 93. A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 501 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Betty was born July 10, 1929 in Durand, Michigan, the third child born to William D. and Hazel M. (Bradley) McLaughlin. Following her graduation from high school, Betty went on to receive training as a comptometer operator. She worked for Michigan State University for a few years prior to marrying Mr. Harold LaVerne Faler in Durand, Michigan on May 26, 1951. They were members of the First Congregational Church in Durand for many years. Upon their union, Betty stayed home to raise their growing family. She was a voracious reader, loved the many trips to the casino she and Harold went on and enjoyed playing bingo. The fall colors brought her joy as well as the opportunity to bird watch, even catching glimpses of the beloved cardinal. She had a passion for traveling and was "at the ready" when a trip was mentioned. Later in life, she mastered the iPad and Facebook which could land her in some trouble with her political views. But being a member of the “Silent Generation”, a traditionalist, she understood hard work pays off in the end; they survived the depression and with that came their determination and resilience.
Betty is survived by children, Robin M. Fredrick and Kristy A. Carter; grandchildren, Angela (Randy) Scripter, Elizabeth Fredrick, Victoria LaFave, Cody (Brittany) Carter; great-grandchildren, Reed Scripter and Alayna Scripter; niece Tamhra McLaughlin and Betty’s four cats. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Harold; son, Mark Christopher Faler; granddaughter, Kaitlin Fredrick; parents, William and Hazel McLaughlin; brothers, Edwin Walworth, John Walworth, and William G. “Gary” “Mac” McLaughlin.
Memorials in her honor may be directed to a Humane Society of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com. |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Home - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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