- Date Of Birth: May 16, 1917
- Date Of Death: February 18, 2020
- State: Michigan
Catherine M. Teal, age 102 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Kings Daughters. The daughter of the Late Wallace and Cecile (Moyer) Bettesworth was born May 16, 1917 in Flint. On June 27, 1943, she married Harry “Delos” Teal.
After 46 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1989. Catherine was a devoted teacher for many years to the students at Flint Public Schools, and Later Midland Public Schools. She also taught French to all of the elementary schools in Midland. When not teaching, she liked to spend time at her cottage on the south shore of Burt Lake – Indian River. Catherine was a long time member of St John’s Episcopal Church where she was very active with the ladies groups. She was an avid Tennis Player, playing well into her mid 90.
Surviving are her children Larry D. (Lucille) Teal, Marjorie C. (Frank Leimbek) Teal; grandchildren, Darcy (Matthew), Jacob, Elizabeth (Edwin), Ginger (Phil), Jimmy, Michael, Laura, and Patrick; great grandchildren, Katherine, Sully, Maggi, Mickey, Henley, Nicholas, Phillip, Aaron, and Marcus.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Catherine G. Teal; and her sister, Marjorie A. Mayrand.
