Elizabeth "Betty" Esch

Elizabeth “Betty” Esch, age 104 of Plymouth passed away on May 30, 2019.

Betty was born on March 30, 1915 in Livonia, Michigan to her parents, Richard and Olive (nee Stevens) White. She is the beloved wife of the late William H. Esch; loving and devoted mother of Karen Ebere; proud grandmother of Lisa Ebere, Stacey (Charles) Watson, II, great-grandmother of Zachery Nugent, Jaden Nugent, Noah Watson, Alex Watson and step-grandmother of Jackie (Charles) Schmeltz, Charles (Melanie) Watson, III and Christopher (Shonnah) Watson and great-great grandmother of six.

Over her 104 years, Betty maintained strong ties with her family. It became more apparent over the years of just how important family truly is. Family was the one connection that remained constant in her life and, she continued to strengthen and maintain that connection.

Betty was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Livonia. Her church family was as important to her as her own family. She loved the feeling of community and being attached with her friends who held that same common need for spiritual guidance and direction they received together at worship. Her church was just like one very large family where everyone knew her name just like her own family did.

Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Betty will be in-state on Monday, June 3rd from 10:30 A.M. until the beginning of her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 17810 Farmington Road, Livonia. Betty will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth “Betty” H. Esch to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.