Betty Jane Lancaster

She was born April 16, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtle (Hines) Strimback. Betty married Leo Lancaster on December 24, 1945.

She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed taking care of her family.

Betty's hobbies included crocheting, crossword puzzles and word searches. She enjoyed listening to music and watching hummingbirds.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Strimback, husband, Leo Lancaster on November 15, 1990, son, Gordon Gross, step-daughter, Linda Lanane, four brothers and four sisters.

Betty is survived by her children: Sandy (Ben) Eye, James (Jackie) Lancaster, Kevin (Sue) Lancaster, Kenneth (Toni) Lancaster, all of Hastings; grandchildren: Tiffany (Pat) Neuman, Jeffrey (Beth) Wolfe, Anthony Wolfe, Michael Wolfe, Buckley (Raven) Eye, Nicholas Lancaster, Mindy Lancaster, Jacob Lancaster, BilliJo Lancaster, Jamie Lee (Ryan) Simmet, Jeremy Lancaster, Samantha Lancaster, and Aimee Morehouse, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, sisters: Myrna Lancaster and Geraldine Callihan and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions:
Alzheimer's Association
Greater Michigan Chapter
20300 Civic Center Dr, Ste 100
Southfield, MI 48076

Visitation:
Monday, April 22, 2013 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan

Funeral Service:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11:00 am
Girrbach Funeral Home
Pastor Dan Graybill

Burial:
Hastings Township Cemetery
Hastings, Michigan