Betty Keeler

Betty Evelyn Keeler, age 91, formerly of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Betty was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from South High School as part of the class of 1952 and attended Davenport University and Kellogg Community College. Betty worked at Lear Siegler, Karona, Inc., Haven Busch Company, State Tech Institute, Plainwell DNR, and Barry County Mental Health. In 1966, Betty moved to Hastings, MI where she raised five girls on her own following her husband’s passing in 1967. She attended Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and later Holy Cross Lutheran in Jenison. Betty was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge. She taught 4-H Knitting in the 70’s and also was an Avon lady. Betty loved music, her girls have so many memories of concerts they attended including The Bee Gees, the original Jackson Five, and the Doobie Brothers. They also enjoyed many summer trips to Cedar Point and Greenfield Village. In Betty’s final years she resided at Thornapple Manor in Hastings where she received the most excellent care. She loved the staff and enjoyed coffee time with the friends she made. Betty had a sweet tooth, and staff were always willing to help her out with that. We are forever grateful to everyone at Thornapple Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Keeler; daughter, Beth; grandson, Kevin Ray; parents, Hoyt and Julia (Fulton) Hill; and brother, William Hill. Betty is survived by her daughters, Julie (Richard) Fahrne, Kathryn (Craig) VanHouten, Gail Farver, Toni (Joe) Ray; grandchildren, Kelly Williams, Benjamin (Patricia) Smith, Brandon (Colleen) VanHouten, Katie Ray, Holly Ray, Rich Fahrne, Ryan (Sasha) Fahrne; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.