Betty Lucille Hilbert, 92, of Coldwater passed away
Friday, November 29, 2019 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater, while surrounded by her loving family.
In following with Betty’s
wishes, a private burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The family was
cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home of Coldwater.
Betty was born May 15, 1927 to Edward and Florence
(Eagle) Everhart in Sturgis. After high school she continued her education,
earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Sienna Heights College. She also
attained her R.N. degree later in life. Betty spent 45 years working as a Lab
Technician at CHC, retiring in 1995.
Betty married James Hilbert on December
11, 1948 in Coldwater. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2005.
Betty was a woman of faith, attending St. Charles Catholic
church. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and doing ceramic work. Betty was
fond of her dogs and a supporter of the Branch County Humane Society. Her true
joy in life was being with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Hilbert is survived by her children Kip (Deanna)
Hilbert of Rochester Hills and Craig (Judy) Hilbert of Coldwater; her
grandchildren Elizabeth Hilbert, Laura (Tara) Trevino, Leigh Hilbert, Kate
Hilbert, and Amy (Cole) Vandybogurt; and her great grandson Finn Trevino.
She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim; and her son Nicholas.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch County Humane
Society or the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility Activities Fund.
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