Betty-Thurman-Obituary

Betty Thurman

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jul 13, 1926 – Jul 12, 2024

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BORN
July 13, 1926
DIED
July 12, 2024
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Betty I. Thurman (Ganzel) was born on July 13, 1926, and was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She passed away the day before her 98th birthday on July 12, 2024. She was the daughter of Charles E. and Edna L. Ganzel. Betty was united in marriage on August 6, 1974, to the love of her life, John...

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I had the honor of working for Mrs. Thurman for the last year of her life. She was an amazing lady! Our relationship quickly changed from employer to friend to what I ended up seeing as family. She was loved and highly respected by everyone. She taught me so many things. I´ll always remember her and will never stop loving her. She earned her wings, fly high Mrs. Thurman. I´ll see you soon! I love you! Cameo

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Our family hopes that Betty is at peace and we are grateful that she lived a long and healthy life. She will forever be in our hearts and memories. Sandy (Thurman) Berish-Magnan and Jim Magnan.

Betty has been our step-mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We treasure all of the good times and the many memories. Rest in Peace and join the love of your life, our dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jack Thurman. It is with sadness that we say good-bye. Sandy Berish-Magnan, Jim Magnan, the Eckleys and the Berishes.

Betty was a strong person who earned respect through her hard work, self discipline, determination, and caring for family and work associates. She and my father were always there to give advice, help us out and most significantly Betty remained a true friend to my mother before she passed away. Betty's amazing resolve was evidenced by her riding out more than one hurricane! It worried us sick. Rest in peace, Betty. We loved you and will miss you.

I worked for Jack and Betty for 16 years. She was a tuff cookie.