Avis de décès de Betty-J. Norman

BEAUCHAMP, BETTY J.— 81, former Jackson and Marquette resident, entered eternal life Saturday, February 12, 2005, at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming, MI. Betty was born August 20, 1923 in Ludington, a daughter of Albert B. and Bessie K. (Buck) Norman and was raised in Ludington. During her senior year in high school, Betty moved with her family to Jackson where she graduated from high school and remained for most of her lifetime. During World War II, Betty, like so many other women, went to work in the factories to help sustain the war effort. At the same time, she was also a member of the Women's Baseball League, playing the Michigan-Ohio-Illinois circuit in semi-professional baseball. Betty served as a pitcher and was quite a good one, utilizing her skills, years later in local church softball leagues. Facing Betty's pitching arm from the plate was a real challenge. In her leisure, Betty enjoyed flower gardening, reading and loved animals. A deeply spiritual woman, Betty read her Bible daily. In 1996, to be nearer her son, Betty moved to the Marquette area. Betty is survived by her son, Bruce P. Rockey and daughter-in-law, Nancy L. Sundell of Marquette. She was preceded in death by her sons, Brian J. Rockey, Richard M. Beauchamp, Kevin D. Beauchamp and Dana Beauchamp. A private memorial service will take place in the spring on the shores of Lake Superior in Marquette. Memorials in Betty's name may be directed to your local Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.fassbender funeralhome.com Published in the Jackson Citizen Patriot on 2/15/2005.