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- Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:05 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Whats about wlan on the island?
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- Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:38 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Betty Welke
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Betty Welke Obituary
Betty J. Welke
October 17, 1928 â?? March 27, 2008
Beaver Island, Michigan
Betty passed away March 27, 2008 at Holly Convalescent Center, Holly, MI. She was born on October 17, 1928 in Portland, Indiana, to Pauline and Lee Culter. She grew up in the Wixom / Walled Lake area outside of Detroit and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1946. On December 28, 1946 Betty married the love of her life, William (Bill) Welke (1922-2002).
Betty was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Betty was predeceased by her husband, Bill and her parents. She is survived by her brother, Richard and her five children and their spouses: Jean and Bruce Kinsley of Beaver Island; Paul Welke and Angela LeFevre of Beaver Island; Mark and Sue Welke of Marquette, Michigan; Carl and Laurie Welke of Tecumseh, Michigan; and Anne Welke and Bruce McPhilips of Charlevoix. Also surviving are Billâ??s brothers and sisters-in-law are Robert and Sue Welke of Beaver Island; Donus and Dory Welke of Archbold, Ohio; and Charles and Catherine Welke of Beaverton, Michigan as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Bill and Betty lived in the Walled Lake area from the time they were married until they moved to Beaver Island in the late 1960s. When they arrived on the Island they started several family businesses including Welke Excavating and Welke Aviation (which eventually became Island Airways). Betty was the main bookkeeper and crew manager of all of the family undertakings. She was instrumental in the establishment and on-going success of Island Airways.
Betty shared a passion for flying with Bill and some of her most treasured times were in â??Yellow Birdâ? their Cessna 195. Together they enjoyed many flying adventures.
Also dear to Betty were here beloved dogs (Katie, Kelly, Marnie, Casey, Snoopy, and many others) and other pets. So many people visited the â??bunny barnâ? located at Welke Airport on Beaver Island â?? it was a mission of Bettyâ??s to keep the bunnies happy and healthy so the children could enjoy them and chase them as soon as their flight landed. So many children (now adults) still come to Welke Airport to show their children and grandchildren the rabbits at the â??Hareport..
A memorial service will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church April 7, 2008 at 11:00am with Father Pat Cawley officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church / Ellen Welke Memorial Fund, c/o General Delivery, Beaver Island, Michigan 49782.
October 17, 1928 â?? March 27, 2008
Beaver Island, Michigan
Betty passed away March 27, 2008 at Holly Convalescent Center, Holly, MI. She was born on October 17, 1928 in Portland, Indiana, to Pauline and Lee Culter. She grew up in the Wixom / Walled Lake area outside of Detroit and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1946. On December 28, 1946 Betty married the love of her life, William (Bill) Welke (1922-2002).
Betty was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Betty was predeceased by her husband, Bill and her parents. She is survived by her brother, Richard and her five children and their spouses: Jean and Bruce Kinsley of Beaver Island; Paul Welke and Angela LeFevre of Beaver Island; Mark and Sue Welke of Marquette, Michigan; Carl and Laurie Welke of Tecumseh, Michigan; and Anne Welke and Bruce McPhilips of Charlevoix. Also surviving are Billâ??s brothers and sisters-in-law are Robert and Sue Welke of Beaver Island; Donus and Dory Welke of Archbold, Ohio; and Charles and Catherine Welke of Beaverton, Michigan as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Bill and Betty lived in the Walled Lake area from the time they were married until they moved to Beaver Island in the late 1960s. When they arrived on the Island they started several family businesses including Welke Excavating and Welke Aviation (which eventually became Island Airways). Betty was the main bookkeeper and crew manager of all of the family undertakings. She was instrumental in the establishment and on-going success of Island Airways.
Betty shared a passion for flying with Bill and some of her most treasured times were in â??Yellow Birdâ? their Cessna 195. Together they enjoyed many flying adventures.
Also dear to Betty were here beloved dogs (Katie, Kelly, Marnie, Casey, Snoopy, and many others) and other pets. So many people visited the â??bunny barnâ? located at Welke Airport on Beaver Island â?? it was a mission of Bettyâ??s to keep the bunnies happy and healthy so the children could enjoy them and chase them as soon as their flight landed. So many children (now adults) still come to Welke Airport to show their children and grandchildren the rabbits at the â??Hareport..
A memorial service will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church April 7, 2008 at 11:00am with Father Pat Cawley officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church / Ellen Welke Memorial Fund, c/o General Delivery, Beaver Island, Michigan 49782.
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:52 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Betty Welke
- Replies: 9
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Betty Welke
Betty passed away Thursday March 27, 2008 at Holly Convalescent Center. Arrangements are pending. I will post additional information as it becomes available.