Betty Marie Buslepp's Obituary
Betty Marie Buslepp, 90, of Cottrellville Township, passed away peacefully in her home on October 4, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Betty was born June 23, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Eli and Lorraine Daily. She grew up in Keego Harbor and graduated from Roosevelt High School before moving to Detroit to work as a secretary, while living at the Priscilla Inn for Business Women. It was in Detroit that she met a young soldier, Bill Buslepp, who had just come home from his service in WWII. After a short courtship, they were married in Orchard Lake, Michigan on May 10, 1947. Their 55 year marriage served as a model for what a loving, respectful marriage and partnership could be.
Together, Betty and Bill lovingly raised seven children, always putting the needs of their children first. Betty had a strong faith that never wavered, she always saw the glass as half full and she never spoke ill about anyone. As an expert seamstress, Betty used her talents to make clothes for herself and her children. This passion led to her over 15 years of employment with Mary Maxim in Port Huron. Besides sewing, she also enjoyed her many years of dancing, especially at the Cherry Beach Senior Center.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Mahoney, Elizabeth (Gary) Kloock, and Lisa (Paul) Higgins, sons William Jr. (Sheila) and Richard (Mary Anne), son in laws, Thomas Browning and Jeffery Shepard, 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her sister Gloria Stiel and sister in law Rita Daily. She was preceded in death by husband, William Buslepp, daughters Mary Browning and Helen Shepard, brother Bud Daily, Jr. and grandchild, Kevin Mahoney.
Betty’s family would like to thank special caregivers: Debbie, Katy, Michelle and Stephanie.
Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Home, China Township. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the River-Holy Cross Parish, Marine City, with visitation from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Clair County Council on Aging. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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