Bethany M. Martin

1992 - 2017

Bethany M. Martin obituary, 1992-2017, Portland, MI

BORN

1992

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson

Mason, Michigan

Bethany Martin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2017.

Born May 11, 1992 in Lansing, Michigan to Steven and Heidi (Belen) Spanburg, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2017, at the age of 25. Bethany graduated from Mason High School in 2010. She enjoyed doing crafts, loved watching movies, YouTube videos, listening to music and game nights. Bethany loved weekend vacations to Lake Belen and Manistee National Forest Campground. She especially loved her dog "Grayson".
Surviving to cherish her memory are her parents, Steven Spanburg, Heidi (Belen) Spanburg; loving husband, Bradley Martin; brother, Eric Spanburg; in-laws, Gary (Penny) Martin; great-grandmother, Vivian McAleer; grandparents, Mark (Faye) Oyer, Norman Belen, Larry (Marge) Spanburg; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Ball Dunn Chapel, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI 48854 with Rev. Donna J. Minarik officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Ingham County Animal Shelter, 600 Curtis St., Mason, MI 48854. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.

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October 19, 2017

Marah DeRoover

Such a wonderful friend gone too soon. My prayers and love are with everyone in this difficult time.

October 19, 2017

This is such a tragic loss. My heart goes out to all of you!

Lisa Oyer

October 19, 2017

Jennifer LeForge

Unreal. Peace & love. Prayers for the family.

October 19, 2017

Jean Bement

Dear Heidi and family -- I am so terribly sorry for your tremendous loss. Words are simply inadequate. You are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people who care. Bless you.

October 19, 2017

Debora Belen

Please accept our sympathy.

October 19, 2017

Liz Cole

Heidi so sorry for your lost.

October 19, 2017

Theresa Green-Densmore

Bradley & family. I am so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time in life

October 18, 2017

Jackie (Belen) Knoblauch

Peace and Love

October 18, 2017

Hailey Matteson

Rest in peace beautiful angel

October 18, 2017

Hailey Matteson

It still seems so unreal Beth. Your are an amazing funny girl. We used to do everything together getting our nails done going on trips with the boys. I love you girl

October 18, 2017

Norm Belen

May you Rest In Peace love you grandpa and linda

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