James R. Betz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James R. Betz in Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Bluffton, Indiana, who passed away on August 12, 2022 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Betz and Beatrice Betz (Williams); his son Ronald Lee Betz; his former wife Patricia Ann Betz (Pumfrey); and his wife Grace Ann Betz (Sybezma).
He is survived by: his former wife Patricia Pumfrey; his children, John Betz (Samantha) and Jeannie Patrick (Scott); and his grandchildren, Kelley Millan (Brad), Michael McPherson (Courtney), Mitchell McPherson, Destiny and Madison Betz. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo (Aerospace & Science Experience Restoration Project at https://www.airzoo.org or c/o the funeral home).
