Betty Jean McGruther's Obituary
Betty Jean McGruther age 83, was born on February 17, 1937 in Dalton Township, to the late Frederick and Elnora Kops and passed away under the loving care of her family on February 9, 2021. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L. McGruther Sr. and a son, Denzil Gene Nichols; siblings, Yvonne (Richard) McGruther, Shirley (Sam) Wren, and Paul Kops. Survivors include her children, Shirley J. (Sam) Ross, Georgetta L. (Stan) Hussey, Verna Nichols, and Clyde L. (Jeanette Lee) McGruther Jr.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Fritz (Linda) Kops; sister in law, Rebba Kops; several nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Visitation for Betty will be held at Shoreline Memorial Services, 137 E. Laketon Ave. in Muskegon on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Child Abuse Council of Muskegon or the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Betty's niece Candy McGruther-Richards
Following State of Michigan guidelines, a maximum of 25 people will be allowed in the building at a time. Masks and social distancing will also be observed.
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