IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Betty

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Bishop

Nov 20, 1929 — May 28, 2022

Obituary

Betty Nauta Bishop passed away peacefully and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 28 th at the age of 92.  She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 20 th , 1929, to Herman and Carrie (Bouwman) Nauta.  Betty grew up in southeast Grand Rapids with her two brothers and sister and attended Oakdale Reformed Church through her youth.  Betty was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. Betty married Cornelius Bishop November 11,1949, they had four wonderful sons. She was a great mother raising her four sons always spending time at their events. She enjoyed life, whether it be summers at her cottage on Big Whitefish Lake or her winters in Fort Myers, Florida.  Betty was very active in golf leagues and an expert Bridge player.  Betty always saw the best in everyone. Betty is survived by her children Alan Bishop (Kimberly) of Naples, FL, Scott Bishop (Linda) of Hudsonville, MI, Kim Bishop (Beverly) of Alpharetta, GA, and Stephen Bishop (Susan) of Pierson MI; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, and her brother Harold Nauta, sister-in-law Dorothy Bishop.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. The family wishes to thank the staff at Holland Homes Raybrook Campus for the love and care they gave Betty this past year. The visitation and service will be held at Zaagman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8 th from 5pm to 7 pm. Visitation will also be held Thursday, June 9 th from 10am to 11am. Funeral service will be held following the visitation at 11am, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. A luncheon to follow immediately after the service.  A private gravesite burial will be held at 2pm at Garfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Betty's honor to Trans World Radio (TWR) P.O. 8700 Cary, North Carolina 27512-8700.

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