Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kaeding, Betty Laurine (Leach) January 23, 2016
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. Jan. 27, 2016

BETTY LAURINE KAEDING
Betty Laurine Kaeding, 92, formerly of Ionia, passed away at her place of residence,
Green Acres of Standale, on Jan. 23, 2016. Betty was born June 22, 1923, to Harry B. and
Alice Leach of Stanton, where she spent her childhood with her two brothers, Max (Barb)
and Jack Leach, who preceded her.

On July 12, 1941, Betty married her husband, Robert Kaeding (Deceased in 1969) and
they relocated to Ionia, Michigan, where they raised their three children, Jane Kaeding
Ransom of Ionia, Marcia (Tom) Koopers of Augusta, MI and Kurt (Stacy) Kaeding of Hilton
Head Island, S.C., who survive her. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Erin
Kaeding of Ashville, N.C. and Robin Kaeding of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law, Lois Leach along
with special cousin, Ned Russell; and several nieces and nephews. Since taking up residence at
Green Acres, she acquired many close friends and excellent caregivers whom she considered
to be her second family.

Betty thrived as a "stay-at-home" mom until the untimely death of her husband
plunged her into the working world as a Special Education Teacher's Aide, followed by a
career at Ionia County national Bank from which she retired. Until recently, she spent winters
on Hilton head Island with her family and grandchildren cherishing every moment at her
home away from home, Family always came first throughout her life, rounded out by avid 
gardening, some sharp Bridge playing and a few rounds of competitive golf. She was a
fierce fan of college basketball and football and closely followed her Tiger and
Wolverine teams. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist church and was a part of the
Church Friendship Group. She served on the Ionia Housing Commission and was a member
of the Ionia Hospital Cart N Lobby Association. Despite health issues and adversity,
especially in her later years, she was determined to live life on her own terms with
great strength of will and fortitude.

Cremation has taken place. The family will meet for visitation at the Lehman Funeral
Home in Ionia on Wednesday from 6-8 PM. the funeral service will be held 4 PM Thursday at
First United Methodist Church in Ionia with Pastor Jon VanDop officiation. Inurnment will
be in Balcom Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist
Church. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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