Betty Marina Birchard

Betty Marina Birchard

November 7, 1938 – May 27, 2023

Betty Marina (Necefer) Birchard, age 84, of Royal Oak, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on May 27, 2023.

Beloved and faithful wife of Fred for 62 years. Precious mother of Gordon (Janelle) Birchard and Lorie (Patrick) Mieczkowski. Dearest grandmother of Jonathan (Bethany) Mieczkowski, Grace (Mark) Cox, Melody Mieczkowski, Joseph (Celia) Mieczkowski, Anna (Nathan) Spix, Caleb Mieczkowski, Danielle Birchard, Lydia (Bruce) Carlock, Josiah Birchard, Mary Mieczkowski, Gideon Birchard, Julia Mieczkowski, and Rebecca Mieczkowski. Loving great-grandmother of Sierra, Mac, Denver, Elliot, Adelaide, Denali, Charlotte, and Josie.

Preceded in death by her dear parents Edward and Mary, her sister June, and brother Edward. Survived by her wonderful sister Alice Necefer and many treasured extended family members and friends.

Betty was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 7, 1938. She met the love of her life at Cass Technical High School in English class, later graduating from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She was an elementary school teacher for several years. After her children were born, Betty became a full-time homemaker. She was very hospitable and encouraging, and loved being with family and friends. Betty was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and enjoyed being a part of the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers with her husband Fred and their "bronze fleet." Most importantly, she was trusting in Jesus Christ alone as Savior for eternal life. She is now safe in the arms of Jesus forever.

The funeral will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (30003 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092) on Saturday, June 3, 2023 with visitation at 10 am and service at 11 am, followed by a luncheon.

A private burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Detroit at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston.

Donations may be made in Betty's honor to:

Next Step Pregnancy Center

263 Cesar E. Chavez

Pontiac, MI 48342

https://nextsteppregnancycenter.org/

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