Betty Claflin

January 11, 1935 ~
July 30, 2023

Betty J. Claflin, age 88, of Jenison, passed away peacefully while watching cartoons on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeffrey Kolkman; brothers, Roger, Jim, Don; and sister, Shirley. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marcia and Bruce Kolkman, Bob Claflin; grandchildren, Amanda and Brad, Nicole, Zach, Kelsey; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Cole, A.J., Lucian, Landan, Hunter, Haley, Madison, and Memphis; great-great-grandchild, Bailey; brothers, Bob, George, Ron, Jack, Tom; and many nieces and nephews. A fun-filled service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Baruch Senior Ministries - Cambridge Manor.

Visitation
Monday, August 7
1:00pm - 2:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Monday, August 7
2:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

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October 07, 2023 3:20pm
Dear, Marcia, Bruce & Bob, Just learned of your Mom's passing, which brought back many memories of family reunions & get-togethers. What I remember most about your Mom was that I liked her very much & that she was a kind & caring person. May she rest in peace. My heartfelt sympathy to each of you & to her extended family. Janice Jenkins Chamberlain (Cousin)

- Janice Jenkins Chamberlain

August 06, 2023 9:51pm
Betty was a nice & kind person. Would help you out if she could. Love this picture of her!! Will definitely miss her!!

- Kelly Marble

August 01, 2023 8:12pm
Rest in peace, you will always be missed and loved by your entire family. Please say hello to your brothers and sister.

- Patrick See

July 31, 2023 10:58pm
Rest is peace Aunt Betty. Prayers for the friends and family. I will always remember Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa Claflin’s house with the silver tree.

- Diane Peake




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