Mrs. Betty J. Clement, age 81 of Fremont, formerly of Newaygo, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. She was born Betty Jane Downey in Muskegon, the daughter of Mirian (Haralson) and Edmund Downey on March 17, 1922. She married Robert Lynn Teegardin on August 7, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1985. She married Donald Leon Clement on November 25, 1972 in Newaygo, Michigan and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2003. She was a Homemaker all her life, was a member of All Saints Catholic Church of Fremont, was Chaplain at the Croton American Post #381, member of the Auxilary VFW Post #4249 Newaygo, and the White Cloud Eagles.

She is survived by her children Dennis & Janel Teegardin of Brunswick, OH, Roger Teegardin of Carpinteria, CA, Wayne & Christine Teegardin of Palm City, FL, Nancy Teegardin & Bob Afton of Newaygo, 6 stepchildren, 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Pearl Downey of El Paso, TX, special friend Arlene Kiliszewski of Newaygo, and many other special friends.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P. M. from the McKinley Newaygo Chapel, on Monday, January 19, 2004 with Father Ray Bruck officiating. Visitation will be held1 hour before service. For Memorials please consider the charity of your choice.

McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com