Betty Mae Bahs

Betty Mae Bahs, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

Betty was born on March 10, 1937, in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Harold H. and Selma (Lundstrum) Bahs.  She was a 1955 graduate of Nashville High School.  Betty attended Elkhart University and worked as a medical lab technician at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, Lakeview Hospital in Battle Creek, and Pennock Hospital in Hastings.  She also worked with Drs. Lancaster and Yanitelli in Battle Creek.

After a severe car accident in 1972, Betty had to rebuild her life.  She went to work at Hastings City Bank as a custodian and worked her way up to operations manager.  She finally retired in 2002 after working for 25 years.  She then returned to the Bank to help build the new main office building in Hastings.

Betty enjoyed reading, woodworking, time with her family and friends, camping, traveling, and gardening.  She could repair just about anything and build almost anything.  She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Ronald and brothers Carl (Louise) Bahs and Roger Bahs, and special friend, Margret Matson.

She is survived by 3 very special families: Kay (Bert) Keeler of Hastings, Michigan, Suzanne (Norm) Udell of Rotunda West, Florida, and Mark (Joyce) Matson of Hastings, Michigan, as well as their extended families.  Also surviving are nieces Geri (Clyde) Jackson of Hawaii, Tracy Bahs of Missouri, and nephews John (Sue) Bahs of Nashville, Michigan, and Brian (Deborah) Bahs of Olympia, Washington.

A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.  Memorial contributions in memory of Betty can be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.