Obituary of Elizabeth Bennett Dice

Dice, Elizabeth Bennett "Betsy" Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan with her family by her side. She was 69 years old. Elizabeth Bennett Wainwright was born on January 9, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late John and Ellen (Feavyear) Wainwright. Betsy was a 1966 graduate of Saginaw High School. She was also a proud graduate of Michigan State University. She married the love of her life, Ronald Paul Dice on October 8, 1977; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2015. She was employed by Saginaw Bay Underwriters as an insurance agent, retiring after 25 years of service. Betsy was an avid sports fan, it didn't matter the sport, and she always cheered for Michigan State. Above all, Betsy loved and cherished her children and grandchildren. Surviving are two sons: Michael Dice and his significant other, Amanda Hodder of Saginaw and Steven (August) Dice of Bay City; one daughter, Sharon Hite of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren: Jack Paul Dice, Joseph Stephen Dice, Krista Rase and Cathy Davis; three step grandchildren: Devon, Kevin and Nichollas Keehn; four brothers and one sister: John (Christie) Wainwright, Robert (Kathy Kickham) Wainwright, Thomas (Margaret) Wainwright, Peter Wainwright, and Ellen Wainwright. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Lee Austin will officiate. Honoring Betsy's wishes cremation will follow. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfunralhome.com.