Elizabeth Spyker Hanna

Elizabeth (Betsy) Spyker Hanna Elizabeth (Betsy) Spyker Hanna age 89 died January 6, 2011 at the Oaks. She was born in Battle Creek on November 22, 1921 daughter of Harry and Blanche (Wiest) Spyker. Betsy graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1940 and attended Argubright Business College. In 1944 she enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve (SPARS) and was stationed in New York and Boston until 1946. After returning to Battle Creek she married Donald C. Hanna on May 18, 1946 who survives. Their only son Larry died at the age of 57 in 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Evelyn Ramey, and a brother Paul Spyker. Betsy is survived by a daughter in law, Shirley Hanna, grandson Kevin Hanna and a great-granddaughter Jade Hanna. After being employed at the Federal Center for 20 years, she retired and became an avid collector of antiques, mainly Heisey glassware. She enjoyed traveling and spent several months in Florida with her husband, Don each year. Betsy was a member of the Battle Creek Historical Society, Battle Creek Health System Auxiliary and Christ United Methodist Church. At the request of the family, friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 until 1:30 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where funeral service to celebrate Betsy's life will be held, with the Pastor Carolyn Robinson-Fisher, officiating. A private interment will be held a Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in Betsy's honor may be made to American Heart Association, Lifespan Hospice or Christ United Methodist Church. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.