Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Baghai, Betty Jane (Lehman) October 24, 2016
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Lakewood News-Sat. Nov. 12, 2106

BETTY JANE BAGHAI
Wellesley, MA - Betty Jane (Lehman) Baghai, age 93, of Wellesley, MA, beloved wife
for 68 years of Ali Baghai, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016. A sweet, kind soul,
she deeply loved nature and family.

Born on a small farm near Lake Odessa, MI, she graduated Lake Odessa High School in
1941, Grace Hospital School of Nursing in 1945, and became a Registered Nurse. She 
immediately enlisted int eh Army, proudly serving as 2nd Lt. 69th Field Hospital in
Okinawa during World War II. Following the war, she studied health and nutrition at the
University of Michigan. there she met her husband to be, Ali, who was pursuing a graduate degree
in public health engineering. In 1949, they moved to Pittsburgh, PA and in 1964 moved
to Wellesley, MA.

Betty was a devoted wife and mother, yet she had many hobbies. Always busy, she
found time to enjoy gardening, bird watching, rug braiding, refinishing, crocheting,
reading and helping her children,  with their various endeavors. She always encourage her
children to strive to the top, never give up , and to believe in yourself. Betty and her husband
were passionate walkers and led Wellesley Senior walking groups for 28 years.

Betty is survived by her son, Hassen (Robin); daughter, Nina (Keith), and
sister-in-law, Phyllis Lehman. Proud grandmother of Holly (Paul), Ali (Kristin), Jeffrey, James and
step-grandchildren Dylan and Lauren. Proud great-grandmother of Holly, Jack, Charlie,
Brayden and Callen, plus many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her dear daughter,
Lois; husband, Ali; sister, Ruth Newton; brothers, Roy Trude, Emerson, Owen and Leon
Lehman.

A memorial service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016
at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Woodland memorial Park.

Donations in Betty's memory may be made tot he Massachusetts Audubon, 208 South 
Great rd.Lincoln, MA 01773.

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