Husband Merle Maurice Becraft [5782] 1
Born: 16 Jan 1919 - Michigan, United States 2 3
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Died: 17 Aug 1998 - Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States 2 3
Buried: - Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI 3
FamilySearch ID: LKCH-1ZZ
Find A Grave ID: 18743107
Father: Claude D Becraft [2777] (1881-1965) 4
Mother: Edna M. Corning [2778] (1887-1977) 4
Marriage: 17 Nov 1945 - Climax, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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• Soc Sec Num: 366-18-5423.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Eaton, Michigan, United States. Name: • He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, United States. Claude Becraft, age 48, born MI; wife Edna M. age 42; daughter Lila B. age 16; son Mere M. age 11.
• Military: AAD, 3 Apr 1942, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Army Serial Number: 36196296 • His obituary was published in the Battle Creek E on 19 Aug 1998. BECRAFT, Merle M; 79; Battle Creek MI; Battle Creek E; 1998-8-19; kburkhea Events
• Soc Sec Num: 376-16-9004.
• Her obituary was published. Betty I. Becraft • Her obituary was published in the Death Notice on 16 Nov 2004 in Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States. Betty I. Becraft • Her obituary was published in the B.C. Enquirer on 21 Nov 2004. Daughter of Carl and Marie (Nobles) Sprister. Plot F-166-10S
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Daughter of Carl and Marie (Nobles) Sprister.
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Name: Becraft, Merle M
Residence: State #2 (Undefined code)
Residence: County 045 (Undefined code)
Place of Enlistment: 6255 (Kalamazoo Michigan)
Date of Enlistment Day: 03
Date of Enlistment Month: 04
Date of Enlistment Year: 42
Grade: Alpha Designation: PVT# (Private)
Grade: Code 8
Branch: Alpha Designation: BI# (Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA)
Branch: Code: 00
Term of Enlistment:5 (Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law)
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Source of Army Personnel:0 (Civil Life)
Nativity: 62 (MI)
Year of Birth: 19
Race and Citizenship: 1 (White, citizen)
Education: 4 (4 years of high school)
Civilian Occupation: 702 (Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of automobiles, n.e.c.)
Marital Status: 6 (Single, without dependents)
Component of the Army: 7 (Selectees (Enlisted Men)
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Box Number: 1045
Film Reel Number: 5.107
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Wife Betty I. Sprister [5783]
Born: 2 May 1922 - Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States 2 3
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Died: 12 Nov 2004 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co, VA 2 3
Buried: 26 Nov 2004 - Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI 3
FamilySearch ID: LB38-WPV
Find A Grave ID: 18743230
Betty I. Becraft, 82, of Battle Creek died Friday, November 12, 2004, at Lucy Corr Village in Chesterfield, VA after a long illness. She moved to the Chesterfield area to be near her daughter. She was born May 2, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Carl & Marie (Nobles) Sprister. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and lived in Battle Creek for most of her life. She had a long and fulfilling career as a Christian Education Secretary at the First Presbyterian Church, retiring after 24 years of faithful service. Betty married Merle M. Becraft in Climax on November 17, 1945 and they were married 52 years before he preceded her in death on August 17, 1998. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Linda Becraft-Hall & Arthur E. Hall, IV. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, volunteered at what is now Battle Creek Health System and was also a member of a sewing/arts & crafts group. She traveled to Lakeland, FL after retirement, spending the winter season there at her second home. Betty enjoyed playing golf, camping with family & friends, cross-stitching and making dolls. At the request of the family, friends may call 12:30 - 1:00p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m.with Rev. James Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek or the American Heart Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
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Battle Creek Passed Away: 11/12/04
Publication Date: 11/16/04
Betty I. Becraft, 82, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 12, 2004, in Richmond, Virginia.
Friends may call 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Arrangements by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home.
Married Merle M. Becraft November 17, 1945 in Climax, Michigan.
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1 F Linda Becraft [5784] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Arthur E. Hall IV [5785] (living)
Burial Notes: Husband - Merle Maurice Becraft
Burial Notes: Wife - Betty I. Sprister
General Notes: Wife - Betty I. Sprister