Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (McKirahan) Behm's Obituary
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (McKirahan) Behm, age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 7, 1933, in Cleveland, OH to James and Grace (Linden) McKirahan. She married Richard C. Behm on October 28, 1950, in Cleveland, OH. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2008.
Betty was a loving mother and grandmother to four children: Cheryl George, Deborah (Dennis) Dekker, Richard (Jeannine) Behm, Jr. and Donald (Terri) Behm; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Nancy Darling; brother, Robert (Paloma) McKirahan; brother-in-law, Charles D. (Stella) Behm; sister-in-law, Cindy (Dan Hilke) Behm; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held next summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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