Betty Jean Gleason's Obituary
Betty Jean (Callaway) Gleason, age 94, passed away June 3, 2023 in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was born August 23, 1928, to Marcella (Lowe) and James Callaway in Warrens, Wisconsin.
On December 5, 1947, she married Donald Gleason in Nunica, MI. Betty assisted her husband, Donald in designing homes and managing the business for Gleason Home builders.
Betty is lovingly remembered by her four children: Donna (Patrick) Duff, Dan (Daryl) Gleason, John (Renee’) Gleason, and Mark (Kim) Gleason and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also lovingly remembered by two special nieces, Nancy Bormann, and Lois Woodhouse, and several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald, and siblings Violet Coleman, Marie Christiansen, George Callaway, James Callaway, Marcella Heard, and Francis Callaway.
Betty’s family would like to sincerely thank Hospice of North Ottawa Community and Simarron House, of Lakeshore Assisted Living for the exceptional care she received from them.
According to Betty’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Interment will be at the Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be given to Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, 706 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI, 49456, toward new hymnals. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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