- Date Of Birth: August 29, 1929
- Date Of Death: January 24, 2011
- State: Michigan
KONING, Bette L. Of Kalamazoo. Bette went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2011 with her loving family by her side, after a short illness. Bette was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 29, 1926, the daughter of Clarence and Laura Hein.
She married the love of her life, Ralph Koning on September 11, 1943. Bette had a compassionate and loving personality and graciously cared for her handicapped mother until her death. She had a strong faith in God and attended Parchment Christian Reformed Church with her husband Ralph and children Fred and Kay. She also attended Bible Study Fellowship and was currently active at Calvary Bible Church where she has many friends through the Branches class. Bette and Ralph enjoyed 38 years of marriage, two children, and a loving extended family.
They traveled to Europe and across the United States together. They loved their pet dogs and spending time with family and friends playing cards and bowling. In her later years, Bette loved spending time with her granddaughters and great grandchildren as well as trips to Arizona for sun and watching baseball games. She made a lasting impression on many with her quick smile and polite nature. She leaves a legacy of a kind and gentle spirit. She loved listening to others urging them to be kind and forgiving. Bette lived a wonderful life and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Fred and Sandra Koning, Kay and Gerry Stoneburner; granddaughters, Stacy and Todd Keyser, Nicole and Bret Hawkins; great grandchildren, Sam and Levi Keyser, Brooke and Naomi Hawkins; brother and sister in law, Jerry and Jo Hein; and loving in-laws and nieces and nephews.
