Betty R. Delger

DELGER, Mrs. Betty R. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Betty Ruth Delger, age 81, died Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013 in Kalamazoo, MI, and went to be with her Lord. She was born on August 4, 1932 in Holland, MI a daughter of George and Geraldene Hellenthal DeFeyter. She was united in marriage with Garret Delger on November 28, 1953 in Holland, MI. Betty was employed for 23 years as an administrative assistant at the Plainwell Community Schools until her retirement. Following retirement, Betty and Garret spent the winter months in Apache Junction, Arizona. Betty was an active member of Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo and attended the Golden Vista Chapel in Apache Junction. She enjoyed volunteering at the Golden Vista Chapel and the activities office. Betty was also a wonderful baker and enjoyed making pies. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Garret, on February 20, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers-in-law, James Prins and Roger Brink. Betty is survived by: four children and their spouses, Jan Allen Rustad of Baker, MT, Sharon Ross Bierma of Richland, Connie Tim Doorlag of Kalamazoo and Gary Anne Delger of Middleville; 14 grandchildren, Erin Henry Griffith, Sarah Rustad, Allison Cain Kolar, Georgia Rustad, Denise David Samuel, Scott Dawn Bierma, Ray Jenny Rackley, Matt Kim Rackley, Calvin Elisabeth Doorlag, Philip Katie Doorlag, Stephen Brooke Doorlag, Bethany Doorlag, Jonathan Stephanie Delger and Benjamin Delger; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Chuck Jan DeFeyter; three sisters, Arlene Prins, Alma Merle Boerman and Mary Ann Dileski; two brothers-in-law, John Marjie Delger and John Clark; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm Sunday, August 11, at Centerpoint Church, 2345 North 10th Street. Services will be held 10:30 Monday morning, August 12, at Centerpoint Church with Pastor Dar VanderWal officiating and Betty's grandson, Jonathan Delger, a seminary student, assisting. Interment in Ft. Custer National Cemetery will be held at 2:00 Monday afternoon. Those wishing to attend should be in the cemetery cortege area by 1:45 pm. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St