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1930 - 2011
Age: 80
FARRANCE, Betsy Lou
Kalamazoo
Betsy passed away Monday afternoon, March 14, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born August 2, 1930 in Defiance Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Watson. Betsy was a graduate of Defiance High School and was employed as a legal secretary in the financial trust industry. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, canning, cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting and her greatest passion was cross stitching. On June 10, 1950 in Defiance, OH Betsy was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Farrance who preceded her in death on May 4, 2010. Surviving are four children, Linda (David) Campbell of Vicksburg, Lynn (Marie) Farrance of Rockford, Les (Mary) Farrance of Lawton and Leigh (Carol) Farrance of Kalamazoo; Five grandchildren, Lindsey Maki, Ashley Farrance, Kristin Karpinen, Michael Farrance and Emily Farrance; six great grandchildren, Skyler VanWagner, Christian VanWagner, Kylie Farrance, Isaac Maki, Kayla Maki and Gabriel Maki. Family will receive friends Thursday evening, (3/17) from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw and Friday 12 noon to 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mark Whittaker officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo or Adopt A Friend for Life Animal Rescue.
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There are currently 2 condolences.
Doug & Amy Bereznoff
Thursday March 17, 2011 at
12:47 PM
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Dear Leigh, I wish to express my deepest condoences to you and your family. I know personally how hard it is to loss a parent, specifically your mother. You have not lost a mother, but you have gained knowledge and memories from her that will stay with you and your family forever. If there is anything I can do for you and your family, do not hesitate in calling upon me.
Doug & Amy Bereznoff
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Kathy Cooper (Newhouse)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 at
2:54 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. It is so soon since your father passed. What wonderful memories we Newhouse's all have of Ken & Betsy and all you guys as well. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult time.
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