Elizabeth Jean Derks

Bette was always cheery and friendly, she loved sharing her home-making crafts, yet while an avid gardener and master in the kitchen, she loved looking for new ideas and ways to decorate. Bette with her husband, Don converted her ancestors homestead hay-barn into a fun summer home getaway in Borculo. She was the ideal hostess, from pool parties for the grandkids to missionaries and pastors passing through their Boca Raton home, she loved to share her gift of hospitality. The highlight of her life was being guest-of-honor at Bette's own 3-day 90th birthday and decreed as "Bette Derks Day" by the Mayor of Hendersonville, NC. Bette's life showed her love for her family, friends and her Savior.

Elizabeth is survived by her seven children: Carol J. Norris, Linda K. Derks, Patricia A. (Steven D.) Saunders, Nancy E. Vincent, James A. (Helene) Derks, Deborah M. (Floyd R.) Machiela and David M. Derks, 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Betty was predeceased by her husband and grandson, Andrew J. Derks.

A visitation will be held at Lakeshore Memorial, 11939 James St. Holland Michigan on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 7:00 pm with retired Rev. Ken Gensler officiating. Interment will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.