Marlene and family I'm truly saddend to hear of Red's passing. I really enjoyed working for him all these years, and considered him a friend as well. He will be missed. I'm sorry that we will not be able to attend the service, as we are out of state. May
God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Pete & Sue Reiffer
Betten, Marion Red
BETTEN: Marion (Red) Betten of Cascade was called home to be with Jesus on May 26, 2011 after a brief illness. He lived his mission that the image of God would be evident in his life and that the love of Jesus would flow through him in his relationships with his family, employees, and everyone he met. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Marlene (Aardsma); his children and grandchildren, Rodney and Joy Betten (Emma, Samuel), Gregory and Beverly Betten (Joshua, Caleb), Alice and John Scholten (Matthew, Elizabeth, Amanda, Melissa), Laura and Timothy Lamer (Benjamin, Katherine, Allison); his sister, Nella Mae (Cap) Koetje; his brother, Joe (Verna) Betten; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Esther Betten, Char Betten, Sid (Patricia) Helder, Wally (Helen) Boelkins, Wilma Aardsma- Paauw, Faye (John) Faber, Rev. Cal (Sandra) Aardsma, Wayne (Edie) Aardsma, Harold (Joan) Aardsma; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Joseph and Marie Betten; brothers, Tony and Henry; sisters, Marge Boelkins and Jean Helder; brothers-in-law, Rev. Dirk Aardsma, Rev. Jack Paauw. A Service of Celebration will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 6655 Cascade Road SE. The family will meet relatives and friends at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE Sunday 6-8 pm and Monday 6-8 pm. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ada Christian School, Grandville Christian School, Partners Worldwide.Guestbook
Marion "Red" Betten
May 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Marlene and the family. What a comfort to know that he is "safe in the arms of Jesus. I knew him as a friendly man, a man of intregrity. He will be missed at the golf course. Sincerely Rog Bouwman from Watermark
Roger Bouwman
Roger Bouwman
Our condolences to Marlene and the entire family. Red was a great neighbor. Pat and David Lamberts from Watermark
David Lamberts
David Lamberts
Red was a great example of what it meant to live out his faith in business - I was always impressed with his fairness and honesty. A class act. I know he loved his family and employees very much. He will be missed by all but welcomed home with joy.
Michael Garrett, Pinnacle Construction Group
Michael Garrett, Pinnacle Construction Group
Our condolences to Marlene and the Betten family, Working for you for over 40 years was an honor. We are sure you will miss him, our prayers are with you's. Roger & Teresa Beute
Roger & Teresa Beute
Roger & Teresa Beute
Dear Marlene and Family: I wanted to extend deepest sympathies. Red was a great business partner and human being. He will be missed by me and the entire Chrysler Group Family. He was truly a man of honor and integrity. My prayers are with you all.
Jack Gannon, Network Manager, Chrysler Group LLC
Jack Gannon, Network Manager, Chrysler Group LLC
Our condolences to the entire Betten family. Red was a respected business partner who ran an exemplary organization. He will be greatly missed. I hope the happy memories you share of him will carry you through this difficult time. Deepest sympathies from
your entire Volkswagen family.
David Raminick, Sales Operations Manager, Volkswagen of America
your entire Volkswagen family.
David Raminick, Sales Operations Manager, Volkswagen of America
Please accept my condolences. God promises that one day "No resident will say 'I am sick"" (Isaiah 33:24) He also promises that one day 'death will be no more' (Revelation 21:3,4) Unitil that time, I encourage you to place hope in the resurrection. We
have the opportunity to be reunited with our loved ones. ( Hosea 13:14, John 5:28,29 and 1 Thessalonian 4:13,14) May these thoughts provide you with comfort and hope.
T Alston
have the opportunity to be reunited with our loved ones. ( Hosea 13:14, John 5:28,29 and 1 Thessalonian 4:13,14) May these thoughts provide you with comfort and hope.
T Alston
I enjoyed working for Red - he challenged and encouraged, he stood on his principles, and he always made it a point to connect with every employee. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Michal Ann Benedict Enders
Michal Ann Benedict Enders
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Betten family on the passing of Red. Our business has lost a great representative of what auto dealers should be. Dan Pfeiffer
Dan Pfeiffer
Dan Pfeiffer
Marlene, We at Arnie's are truly sorry for your loss. Red was a good husband and a well respected man. I hope you come back, but only when you are ready. We miss you. Our heart felt condolences are sent to you and your family.
Paula Sessions & Jeane Dukes
Paula Sessions & Jeane Dukes
My thoughts and prayers are with the Betten family. I delt with Red when he would come into the rv dealership to have work done on the motorhome enjoyed so much. He will be missed by many.
Anonymous
Anonymous
My sympathies to the family on his passing. as another poster mentioned, hang on to the promise of everlasting life. He may be "gone" from this phase of life, but memories live forever. God bless.
Mike Kruckenberg
Mike Kruckenberg

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