Betty L. Harkness' Obituary
Betty Louise Harkness passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 following a brief illness. Born April 29th to Dorothy Tatters, she spent her young years in Barnesboro, PA surrounded by a very loving family. Betty received her Nursing Degree and entered the Air Force as a commissioned officer where she met her husband of 67 years, Robert Harkness, who survives her. She will be remembered for her deep love of family, friends, and sports. Betty will be sadly missed by her children: Betty (Larry) Duiser, Amy (Dan) Dobb, and David (Ruth) Harkness (Ruth preceded her in death); grandchildren: Paul (Helen) Dobb, Daniel Dobb, Tim (Siera) Duiser, and Pat (Allison) Duiser; step-grandchildren: Kristen Abair and Jennifer Dobb; great-grandchildren: Brady and Brynlee Duiser; and a step- great-grandson, Devin Rakowski. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place in Norton Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
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