Elizabeth \"Beth\" Kraft

Elizabeth A. Kraft, age 40, died of a sudden illness on November 29, 2018 on St. Martin's Pt., Hessel, MI. Every so often a child is born with an angelic mission in life. Elizabeth was born with brain damage and lit up the world of so many who knew and loved her. She was born in Troy, Ohio, July 20, 1978 to Robert and Marilyn (Ironside) Kraft and lived in West Milton, Ohio. Beth attended Friends Daycare, Riverside Facility in Troy, OH, and graduated in the year 2000 from Milton-Union Schools in West Milton, Ohio. Beth loved the family cottage in the Upper Peninsula every summer for 23 years and had just moved to the U.P. to live permanently this last April with her mother. She will be remembered for her innocence, happiness and love of music. Beth liked Minnie Mouse, Snow White and the color purple. Her favorite stuffed animals were her elephant and a pink penguin. Her happiness was contagious. She prayed to God faithfully and sang "Jesus Loves Me" every night. As people were leaving, she would always say, "See you tomorrow, Dawn." Beth is survived by her mother Marilyn, brother R.C. & Lindsay Kraft, Jacob and Evan Kraft (West Milton, OH). Godparents - Uncle John & Aunt Susan Ironside (Atlanta, GA). Cousins Eric & Kelly Ironside, Mackenzie and John (Broomfield, CO). Cousins Jeff & Lisa Reel, Hayden and Davis (Jacksonville, FL), Uncle Bob & Aunt Pat Ironside (Pinehurst, NC), Cousins Jennifer & Ryan Coe, Grace, Isaac, Carly and new family (Grand Rapids, MI), Cousins Barron & Tate Burger, and Fiona (Grand Rapids, MI), Cousins Errin Ironside & John Wagner (Plainwell, MI), and Uncle Michael C. Kraft (Port Charlotte, FL). Preceding her in death were Grandparents Wellesley & Audra Ironside (Hastings, MI) and Robert C. & Helen Kraft (Dayton, OH), her beloved father Robert G. Kraft (2017, St, Martin Pt- Hessel, MI.) and Aunt Martha Ironside (Plainwell, MI). The family wishes to thank all advocates, caregivers, rehab services, nurses, doctors, teachers, aides, and others involved in the care and comfort of Beth throughout her life. Appreciation is felt toward staff at MRDD in Troy, Ohio, Hahn-Hufford Center for Rehab, Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace, MI, McLaren travelling staff, Up Cap and local social workers. Special thanks also to the many wonderful friends in West Milton, Greenville and Dayton, Ohio... Hastings, Michigan and the caring neighbors on St. Martin's Point, Hessel. Also, to many years at Huffman Methodist Church in West Milton, Ohio. A private family graveside service will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, Michigan. Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace is assisting. Rather than donations the family asks that you live a simple and beautiful life, finding joy in every day.

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Elizabeth \"Beth\" Kraft

November 29, 2018