Belvadine McKinney

MCKINNEY, Belva (Bobbie) Three Rivers Belva (Bobbie) passed away July 20, 2011 at her daughter Shirley's home. She was born July 22, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Harriett (Loew) Kamps. She was employed by Allen Test Products until her retirement. She was then employed with Parchment School district until her second retirement. Surviving is her husband Frank McKinney, a son Lyle (Patsy) Wood Jr. of Mattawan, daughters; Shirley (Ron) Otto of Kalamazoo, Shelley Noyes of Kalamazoo, Joan Rivers of Wildwood, Il, Lillian (Clyde) Spohn of Mattawan, Lylia Blue of Kalamazoo, Louise (Darryl) Pountain of Kalamazoo and daughter in law Linda Springer of Florida, sisters; Gladys Edgerton of Allegan, Jean Mack of Schoolcraft, Margaret "Pete" Nelson of Parchment and brother, Hiram "Cap" (Judy) Kamps of Kalamazoo, 25 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Preceding her death was her daughter; Sandra Hoffman, son; Otis (Bill) Springer, sisters, Joyce Mastenbrook , Dorothy Tice, Verna Sibert and infant sister, Myma Jean Kamps. Interment will be at Mt. Evers-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Friends may share a memory or photo online at www.avinkcremation.com