Betty Lou Campbell, 86, of Allegan passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. She was born in Allegan on June 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Clyde and Bertha (Canfield) Meade.
Betty remained a life long resident of Allegan and was always proud of her community. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be missed. Her warm smile and gentle personality made her a joy to be around.
Betty loved meeting people and made special friends including many at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. She loved playing Bingo and coloring in adult coloring books, and never missed an opportunity to enjoy a strawberry shake.
Above all, Betty loved her family and leaves them with wonderful memories to cherish.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Larry) Hughes and daughter-in-law Diane Arndt; many grandchildren, including Amy, Toni, Bill, Doug, Sean, Laura, Greg, Tracy, Lisa, Ronnie, Beth Ann, Alan, Robin, Leslie, Violet, and Audrey; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Lucy (Arlo), Allen (Susan), Joe (Cheryl) and Barry (Judy); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in passing by her husband Donald Arndt; son Donald V. Arndt; step-daughters, Peggy (Ron) Weeks and Donna (David) Oisten; siblings, Joyce (Milton), Eugene (Joyce), Dean (Adalie), Charlotte (Aubrey), Josephine (Paul) and Catherine (Everett).
In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and her life will be celebrated during a memorial dessert bar on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at Allegan Medical Care Facility, 3265 122nd Ave., Allegan, for friends, family, and staff. She will be laid to rest at Poplar Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Allegan County Medical Care Facility, c/o Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo.
Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.
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