Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Haight, Amy Michelle (Bartz) November 19, 2017
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Lakewood News-Sat. Nov. 25, 2017

AMY MICHELLE HAIGHT
Nashville, MI - Amy Michelle Haight, age 43, of Nashville, passed away after a 
short battle with breast cancer, with her family by her side.

Amy was born in Lansing, on March 31, 1974, the daughter of Kent and Mary Ann 
(Covey) Bartz.

She was raised in the Eaton Rapids area and attended local schools graduating 
from Eaton rapids High School 1992. Amy was a gifted athlete who excelled at 
each sport she played, but basketball was always her first love. During those 
high school years Amy broke and held several school records in basketball, 
volleyball, and track and field.

Traveling became a large part of her family's life as many of the games and 
tournaments she was participating in where ofter in other states. During these 
years, Amy's teams won two AAU National Championships in New Orleans, and 
Florida.

After graduating high school, Amy continued her education at Aquinas college in 
Grand Rapids, where she played on the women's basketball team. After a short 
time at Aquinas, Amy transferred to Western State College where she also played 
basketball. It was there that her collegiate basketball career was cut short due 
to injury. While in college Amy was pursuing her personal passion for children 
by studying to become an elementary or preschool teacher.

When Amy returned to Michigan she opened her first day Care facility in Olivet. 
Her love for children radiated throughout her endeavor as she always took a 
personal interest in her students.

Amy also to great pleasure in caring for and help the elderly She was always 
willing to lend a helping hand where she could and used these talents in several 
local retirement and assisted living facilities.

On August 17, 1996 she married John Haight. The couple began their lives in the 
Olivet area, but most recently settled in Nashville. John and Amy both loved 
sports and enjoyed watching different sporting events on television together. 
John and Amy have celebrated over 21 years of marriage.

Amy is survived by her parents; her beloved husband, John; two sons, Chance 
Haight, Cameron Haight; daughter, Chloe Haight; brother, Troy (Michele) Barta; 
mother and father-in-law, Max (Kathy) Haight, and brothers-in-law, Jeff (Lisa) 
Haight, Jamie (Sara) Haight, and several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on Wednesday 
Nov. 22, 2017 with Pastor Steve Place officiating.

Interment will take place at Woodland memorial Park in Woodland.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Amy Haight's children.

The family would like to extend their heart felt appreciation to all of the 
friends and family who have supported them, through generous gifts of emotional 
support, monetary support, and organizing various fund raisers throughout their 
individual communities.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in 
Nashville. For further details please visit our website at 
www.danielsfuneralhome.net

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