Betty E. Pressey's Obituary
Mrs. Betty E. Pressey, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 23, 1940 in Mancelona, MI to Everett Dalton and Isa (Tipton) Mosher Dalton. She married Lawrence J. Pressey on April 9, 1958 in Detroit, MI and they spent 59 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death on October 28, 2019. Betty and Lawrence lived in the Spring Lake area for almost 50 years where they raised their two children, Shari and Phillip. She worked at Michigan Plastics for several years as an inspector and was a hairdresser in her younger years. Betty loved spending time with her family. She and Lawrence would take long vacations every year and bring along grandchildren and brothers and sisters with them. They loved going out west and exploring new areas as a family. Betty was a kind friend, devoted wife, wonderful mother and an even better grandma and great-grandma and will be missed by her children, Shari (Ken) Krizan and Phillip (Shelly) Pressey; grandchildren, Amanda (Adam) Shepard, Jessica Reaume (Fiancé Matthew Bol) and Robin Pressey; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents; and siblings, Renie (Barney) Barber, Ted (Barb) Dalton, Russ (Lois) Dalton, and Bill Dalton. A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 - 5:00PM at Word of Hope Community Center, 284 N. 3rd Ave., Fruitport, MI, 49415. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Please feel free to visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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