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Vernetta Ethel Mae "Becky" Rinehart

Female 1921 - 2012  (90 years)

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  • Name Vernetta Ethel Mae "Becky" Rinehart 
    Birth 3 Oct 1921  Quincy, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 23A4CCEB4318134DA69F22B466DB992351D9 
    Death 11 Feb 2012  Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 16 Feb 2012  Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • The Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan, Tuesday, 14 February 2012
      Vernetta Rinehart
      Muskegon, Michigan

      Mrs. Vernetta Ethel Mae "Becky" Bassett Rinehart, age 90, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was born in Quincy, IL on October 3, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. George Beckermyer. She came to the Muskegon area from Chicago in 1945. On October 4, 1946 she married Elmer J. Bassett and he preceded her in death on September 5, 1972. In the summer of 1980, she married Leon F. Rinehart and he passed away in 1985. Becky had worked as a custodian in the Muskegon Public School System for 20 years prior to her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Northside Bible Church where she loved the church music and being a part of the adult Sunday school discussions. Becky was also a member of the VFW #446 Ladies Auxiliary and the Muskegon Heights Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to dance and her laugh was contagious. Becky was involved with the senior citizen activities at McGraft Park as well as the dinners, dances, and senior activities at Orchard View. She was a dog lover (especially Pekinese) and also an avid doll collector. Becky loved her family and was a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Daniel Bassett of Grand Rapids, Marie (Tom) Shunta of Muskegon, Don (Deb) Rinehart of Rockford, Sandy (George) Goodrich of Branch, Sue (Ray) Coon of Homosassa, FL, and Rick Rinehart of Grandville, MI; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren (with three on the way); many nieces and nephews; special friend, Annie Dilts; and a very special niece, Yvonne Peterson. In addition to her husbands, Elmer and Leon, Becky was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, John, and Arthur Beckermyer; a sister, Florinda Beckermyer; and her parents. THE FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11:00AM Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Northside Bible Church (1937 N. Whitehall Rd.) with Rev. Lowell Wood officiating. VISITATION will be Wednesday from 6-8 PM at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 and one hour prior to the service (10-11 AM) at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the Northside Bible Church. Share memories with the family at their on line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
    Person ID I10530  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 12 Sep 2026 

    Family 1 Elmer J. Bassett,   b. 15 Jan 1921   d. 5 Sep 1972, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years) 
    Marriage 4 Oct 1946 
    Children 
     1. Daniel George Bassett,   b. 18 Jun 1948   d. 4 Oct 2024 (Age 76 years)
     2. Marie Bassett
    Family ID F4015  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Leon F. Rinehart   d. 1985 
    Marriage 1980 
    Children 
     1. Don Rinehart
     2. Sandy Rinehart
     3. Sue Rinehart
     4. Rick Rinehart
    Family ID F4016  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart