Altha
Altha M. Belcher
Altha passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
She was born April 10, 1940 in Otsego, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Emery) Laws. For many years Altha worked as a rehab tech at Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. She also did in home childcare. Altha loved taking care of her family and her home. She was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lawton. On December 15, 1956 she married Burdett “Sonny” Belcher who passed away in 2018.
Surviving are her sons, Jeffery (Marjorie) Belcher and Scott (Heather) Belcher; 3 granddaughters, Courtney, Maureen and Zoe along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her brothers.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Altha’s life will take place in the spring.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Nancy Holmed
December 10, 2021 at 5:34 pm
I’m so sorry to you Jeff andScottand your family. She has been the head of the family since her brothers hav passed. She will be missed❤️
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Jessica Jankowiak
December 11, 2021 at 3:01 pm
So sorry for your lost Jeff and Scott R.I.P. Aunt Altha you well be messed
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Jessica Jankowiak
December 11, 2021 at 3:03 pm
So sorry for your lost Jeff and Scott R.I.P. Aunt Altha you well be missed.
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Todd Pease
December 11, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Jeff & Scott
Very sorry to hear the news about your mother. So many great memories of both your parents from great times at the lake to their constant support at school events not too mention the fantastic times at all the sporting events! I hope the wonderful legacy of those many awesome times help soothe the pain of the loss. Hope to see you soon!
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Lisa Callahan
December 11, 2021 at 8:47 pm
So sorry for your loss. We were so forever thankful for your mother and the great care she provided for our kids. They thought of her as a grandma and to this day still refer to her as grandma Altha. We will forever hold onto the great memories that were made.
Josh, Lisa, Austin & Zack Callahan
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Sally DeWitt
December 12, 2021 at 7:33 pm
So sorry to hear this. Altha and I were always close, and keep in touch with each other until she moved.
I last saw her at the last class reunion; she was in a lot of pain then so I’m glad she’s free of all the pain. I will miss my friend.
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Sally DeWitt
December 12, 2021 at 7:34 pm
So sorry to hear this. Altha and I were classmates, and keep in touch with each other until she moved.
I last saw her at the last class reunion; she was in a lot of pain then so I’m glad she’s free of all the pain. I will miss my friend.
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Brian Arehart
December 13, 2021 at 7:16 am
Jeff,
Sorry to hear of your moms passing.
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Carole Burrows-Baird
December 13, 2021 at 8:24 pm
So sad to hear of Altha passing. We kept in touch all these years since we were Freshmen in high school.
Talked with her just two weeks ago. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
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Amy Schultz
December 17, 2021 at 2:24 pm
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You and my family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of my Great Aunt. Sorry to my Mother Jessica Jankowiak to hear of your father’s sister passing. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. Much love and light to you all from West Virginia.
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Bruce Dean
December 18, 2021 at 10:47 pm
Very sorry for your loss Scott and Jeff. Your mom was great. I remember her from sports events and atletletic and band boosters with my parents.
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She was born April 10, 1940 in Otsego, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Emery) Laws. For many years Altha worked as a rehab tech at Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. She also did in home childcare. Altha loved taking care of her family and her home. She was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lawton. On December 15, 1956 she married Burdett “Sonny” Belcher who passed away in 2018.
Surviving are her sons, Jeffery (Marjorie) Belcher and Scott (Heather) Belcher; 3 granddaughters, Courtney, Maureen and Zoe along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her brothers.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Altha’s life will take place in the spring.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Altha M. Belcher
Condolence Messages
Nancy Holmed
December 10, 2021 at 5:34 pm
I’m so sorry to you Jeff andScottand your family. She has been the head of the family since her brothers hav passed. She will be missed❤️
Reply
Jessica Jankowiak
December 11, 2021 at 3:01 pm
So sorry for your lost Jeff and Scott R.I.P. Aunt Altha you well be messed
Reply
Jessica Jankowiak
December 11, 2021 at 3:03 pm
So sorry for your lost Jeff and Scott R.I.P. Aunt Altha you well be missed.
Reply
Todd Pease
December 11, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Jeff & Scott
Very sorry to hear the news about your mother. So many great memories of both your parents from great times at the lake to their constant support at school events not too mention the fantastic times at all the sporting events! I hope the wonderful legacy of those many awesome times help soothe the pain of the loss. Hope to see you soon!
Reply
Lisa Callahan
December 11, 2021 at 8:47 pm
So sorry for your loss. We were so forever thankful for your mother and the great care she provided for our kids. They thought of her as a grandma and to this day still refer to her as grandma Altha. We will forever hold onto the great memories that were made.
Josh, Lisa, Austin & Zack Callahan
Reply
Sally DeWitt
December 12, 2021 at 7:33 pm
So sorry to hear this. Altha and I were always close, and keep in touch with each other until she moved.
I last saw her at the last class reunion; she was in a lot of pain then so I’m glad she’s free of all the pain. I will miss my friend.
Reply
Sally DeWitt
December 12, 2021 at 7:34 pm
So sorry to hear this. Altha and I were classmates, and keep in touch with each other until she moved.
I last saw her at the last class reunion; she was in a lot of pain then so I’m glad she’s free of all the pain. I will miss my friend.
Reply
Brian Arehart
December 13, 2021 at 7:16 am
Jeff,
Sorry to hear of your moms passing.
Reply
Carole Burrows-Baird
December 13, 2021 at 8:24 pm
So sad to hear of Altha passing. We kept in touch all these years since we were Freshmen in high school.
Talked with her just two weeks ago. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Reply
Amy Schultz
December 17, 2021 at 2:24 pm
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You and my family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of my Great Aunt. Sorry to my Mother Jessica Jankowiak to hear of your father’s sister passing. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. Much love and light to you all from West Virginia.
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Bruce Dean
December 18, 2021 at 10:47 pm
Very sorry for your loss Scott and Jeff. Your mom was great. I remember her from sports events and atletletic and band boosters with my parents.
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