Betty Lorraine Hales

Traverse City - Betty Lorraine Hales of Traverse City passed away November 24, 2014 at Traverse Manor at 89 years of age.

Betty was born on March 24, 1925 in Muskegon to the late John and Ruth(Bennorth) Kirchhoff.

On August 11, 1943 Betty married Calvin L. Hales.

During her life as a homemaker, Betty enjoyed many crafts, especially quilting, and created some beautiful works. She also enjoyed reading, baking, journal writing and watching bull riding on TV. Betty was a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan, and watched all the games! She traveled extensively through North America and Europe.

Betty is survived by her daughter Janet (Bill) Hayes of West Bloomfield Hills, MI., daughter Marcia (Paul Gomes) Hales of Acme, MI, son Mark (Lisa) Hales of Midland, TX, son John (Julie) Hales of Bluffton, SC., sister Joyce Taube of Howell, MI, Grandchildren: Jason Teichman, Jeremy Castle, Shawn Castle, Ryan Hales, Bradley Siler, Kaine Hales, and Callie Hales, Great Grandchildren: Joshua Teichman, Hunter Castle, and Michael Castle.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Calvin and brother John.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
With visitation one hour prior.

Entombment will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest next to Calvin.

Memorial contributions in memory of Betty may be directed to Munson Hospice or a charity of choice.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family.

The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.