Valerie Ann Bectel

Bectel, Mrs. Valerie Ann Muskegon, Michigan Valerie Ann Bectel, age 85, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 16, 1936 to David & Ethel (Stark) Johnson and married Jerry Bectel on December 18, 1954. Valerie was a 1954 graduate of Muskegon High School and a lifelong member of Samuel Lutheran Church. In her earlier years she had worked as Legal Secretary for Attorney John Olsen. Valerie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She was a marvelous seamstress, cook, maker of afghans, and the ultimate supporter of all of her children's and grandchildren's activities. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. SURVIVORS Husband, Jerry; daughter Vickie Bectel-Clock, 3 sons, Garry (Barb) Bectel, Larry (Teri) Bectel, Mike (Barbie) Bectel; 12 grandchildren, Brandon Bectel, Liz (Seth) Kitchka, Kristina Bectel-Videtich, Laura (Jared) Schulte, Jeremy (Stephanie) Bectel, Cory (Tammy) Bectel, Brandy Bectel, Rachel (Greg) Lenger, Kaley (Mark Currlin) Bectel, Christy Bectel, Leah Bectel, Kellie (Eddie Lewis) Clock; 15 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Evelyn, Garrett, Charlotte, Dylan, Kara, Cayden, Abbie, Kinley, Wyatt, Keira, Amelia, Liam, Jamison, Isaiah; many nieces and nephews. Valerie was preceded in death by her siblings Phyllis Grams, Ronald Johnson, R. David Johnson, Leroy Johnson, Harvey Johnson and a great granddaughter Emily. SERVICE Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 11:00 AM at Clock Chapel - Muskegon with Rev. Christopher Anderson and Rev. Robert Grams officiating. VISITATION Monday, August 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon. MEMORIAL: Harbor Hospice or Parkinson Research Foundation. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon Visitation Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon 1469 Peck Street Muskegon, MI 49441 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Service Clock Chapel - Muskegon 1469 Peck Street Muskegon, MI 49441 11:00 AM