Bette Irene Pecoraro
September 1st, 1949 - May 21st, 2025
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Bette's Obituary
Bette (Ballard) Pecoraro, 75, daughter of Donald Ballard and Faye (Hoffman) Ballard was born September 1, 1949, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She attended Benton Harbor Public Schools and was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School. At an early age, she began working for Whirlpool Corporation, where she remained a dedicated employee until she retired. She was united in holy matrimony to Paul Pecoraro Jr. on October 16, 1971. Together they were blessed with two children.
Bette enjoyed knitting and crocheting, cooking homemade dinners, and hosting holiday gatherings. Family was Bette’s greatest importance, and she was fortunate to be able to spend her last few years traveling with her dearest family and friends. Bette succumbed to a short battle of unexpected illness on May 21, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids with family at her side.
She is preceded in death by her father: Donald Ballard; mother: Faye Ballard; sister: Merilea Goodwin; and husband: Paul Pecoraro Jr. Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Jon Pecoraro and Jen (Brett) Arrans; grandchildren: Alex Arrans (Stephen Margaritis) and Zach Arrans.
The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Bette enjoyed knitting and crocheting, cooking homemade dinners, and hosting holiday gatherings. Family was Bette’s greatest importance, and she was fortunate to be able to spend her last few years traveling with her dearest family and friends. Bette succumbed to a short battle of unexpected illness on May 21, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids with family at her side.
She is preceded in death by her father: Donald Ballard; mother: Faye Ballard; sister: Merilea Goodwin; and husband: Paul Pecoraro Jr. Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Jon Pecoraro and Jen (Brett) Arrans; grandchildren: Alex Arrans (Stephen Margaritis) and Zach Arrans.
The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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