Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rowley, Betty Irene (Snyder) July 26, 2023 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net May 3, 2024, 8:06 am Ionia Shopper's Guide -Saturday July 29, 2023 ROWLEY Betty Irene (Snyder) Rowley of Ionia, Michigan passed away on July 29th, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Betty was born in Elsie,Michigan on December 6th, 1937 to Wavel and Lucille (Grahm)Snyder.She was married tot he love of her life James Kenneth Rowley on September 20th, 1958. They were blessed with three children, Karen Sue, James Ford and Edward James. Betty was a cherished member of the Easton United Methodist Church Women's group where she would often be found dedicating her time to making pies, coordinating luncheons and serving the annual Roast Beef Supper. Betty retired from Chrysler in 1979 after 22 years of service. She then went on to graduate from MCC with an associate degree in business and was appointed as the Easton Township clerk, a position that she proudly held for 33.5 years. In 2021 Betty experienced medical issues and began having home care by a special grand-daughter-in-law, Breanne Rowley, taking excellent care of her until her passing. Betty is survived by her two sons, James Ford Rowley and Edward (Jessica)Rowley both of iOnia.Brothers Tom (Carolyn) Snyder, John (Rosie) Snyder, Bill(Patti) Snyder of Middleville and sister Delores (Dee) And Philly Brunk of Grand Ledge.Grandchildren Bethanie (Ryan) McMahon-Hart, Melissa (Stewart) Owens, Nicholas Rowley, Brittany (Steven) Bryan of Lansing, Jacob (Breanne)Rowley, Ryder Booms and Cash Rowley.She wa blessed to have 13 great-grandchildren,Blake Rowley and Juniper Bryan of Lansing, Jazmin, Cale, Jackson,Harper and Hollis McMacon-Hart, Avery, Ameliah and August Rowley. Shyann, Kenyon and Jett Owens; sister-in-law, Linda Rowley of Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James Kenneth Rowley. His parent Kenneth and Helen (Worden)Rowley, daughter Karen sue Rowley-Reisbig, and her parents. Five brothers Charles,Hack,Ralph, Carl and Alan Snyder and two sisters, Edna Falor and baby Carol. Brother-in-laws Richard (Dick) and Sandy Rowley and Dave Rowley and a sister-in-law, Anne Lewis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1st, at 11:00 at Easton united Methodist Church.Interment Easton Cemetery.Visitation will be on Monday,July 31st from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Easton United Methodist Church or Clara Caring. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuenralhomes.com Additional Comments: Easton Cem., Ionia,Mich. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/r/rowley47669nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb