Betty Jean Foster, 96 years, of Lambertville, MI passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Seacrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Monroe, MI. The daughter of Charles and Eunice (Bodell) Ramsey she was born on October 27, 1930 in Russells Point, OH.
Betty worked as a cashier at Craft 2000 retiring in 2008. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, making her own barbecue sauce, horseback riding, crocheting and reading. She grew up spending her summers on her grandparents’ farm. That’s where her love of animals began.
Betty’s wit, determined spirit and tenacity were unmistakable. Once she had made up her mind on something there was no going back. She loved being outdoors, gardening or just taking car rides. Anything she believed in, she would relentlessly pursue.
Betty is survived by her children, Sandra Gray, Dawn Fairchild, Peggy Ann (David) Breitner, Darlene (Glenn) Burkland and Mark (Julie) Foster; grandchildren, Martin, Gray, Wendy Strong, Rebecca Cummins, Jamie Foster, Jeremy Foster, James Breitner, Rachel Salinas, Bradley Burkland, Windsor Burkland, Alexi Burkland and Leighton Burkland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle, sons, Val Foster and Joel Wayne Foster; sons-in-law, Gene Campbell and Kackie Fairchild.
A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI. Cremation has taken place. Betty’s ashes will be interred in Lambertville Cemetery following the service. Memorial donations may be made to God’s Grace Church Lambertville, MI. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com
