Betty Jean van Pelt

Betty was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class 1946. Betty was an active dedicated member of the first Baptist Church in Sturgis. She enjoyed bowling, was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved time spent with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Norman; a daughter, Linda (Ken) Davenport of Iowa City; Iowa; a son Mike VanPelt of Sturgis; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sister, Brenda (Max) Sayles of Avilla, Ind., Judy of Goshen, Ind. and Suzanne (Gerald) Daniels of Cadillac; three brothers, Earl Jourdan of Colon, James Jourdan of Sturgis and Clarence "Lee" Jourdan of Sturgis; and many nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brother, Henry "Hank" Jourdan, William Jourdan. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friend and a memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St.., Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing o make a memorial donation in Mrs. VanPelt's memory consider Hospice of Sturgis. p.o. Box 126, Sturgis, Mi 490091. Her Obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.