Betty J. Dow-Hutchinson, age 93, of West Branch, formerly of St. Helen, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on December 18, 1932, in Flint Township, Michigan, to Warren and Thelma (Swanson) Dow. She was married on August 7, 1951, in West Branch to Lester Hutchinson. The couple built and operated the Airport Motel in St. Helen for 28 years. Betty enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her children: Lynda Herb, Brenda Hutchinson, and Gary (Victoria) Hutchinson; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lester Hutchinson, son, Claude “Chip” Hutchinson, son-in-law, Clyde Herb, two sisters, and two brothers. Â
Graveside services for Betty J. Dow-Hutchinson will be conducted at 1 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery, St. Helen. Christler Funeral Home-Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com
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