Beverly Ann Baggott's Obituary
Beverly Ann Baggott, age 88, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, in Grand Haven, MI. She was born October 7, 1934, in Grand Haven, MI, to George and Margaret (Crouse) Bethke and attended Grand Haven Area Public Schools, graduating from Grand Haven High School. On January 31, 1957, Beverly married Glenn Baggott and they were able to spend 46 years together. Glenn preceded her in death on December 9, 2003.
Beverly spent 28 years with Grand Haven Area Public Schools working as a secretary at Lake Hills School. When the girls were young, they enjoyed camping and road trips across the U.S. After Glenn retired, they enjoyed their time together traveling. Beverly was a member of Second Reformed Church of Grand Haven and was also a talented artist.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Karen Baggott, Dee (Leon) Sluis and Diane Smith; grandchildren, Michael Smith, Bradley Smith, Donald (Alyssa) Smith, Jaime (Erin) Sluis and Sean Sluis; great grandchildren, Isaiah Smith, Caleb Sluis, Oliver Sluis, Adelynn Sluis and Iris Smith; brother, Thomas Bethke; sister-in-laws, Dorace Bethke and Louise Bethke; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Glenn, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Douglas Bethke, George Bethke and Howard Bethke.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11 AM on Monday, August 28, 2023, at The VanZantwick Chapel (620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417) with VISITATION with the family 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Baggott family. To share special memories with the family, please visit www.sytsemafh.com.
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