Individual Details

Elizabeth Joan "Bette" CHAMPEAU

(11 Jun 1927 - 15 Nov 2006)

Obituary, posted November 17, 2006 Green Bay News Chronicle, Green Bay. WI

Shandor, Elizabeth "Bette" J. (Champeau)

Elizabeth "Bette" J. (Champeau) Shandor, 79, Green Bay, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. She was born June 11, 1927, in Kohler, Wis., to LeRoy and Mae (Burns) Champeau. Bette enjoyed working at several restaurants and supper clubs until she owned and operated her own businesses in the Green Bay area. She was always a people person and made many close friends in her successful business ventures. Bette was an award winning cook.

She is survived by six children and their spouses, James Powers, Andrew and Marcia Shandor, Jr., all of Green Bay; Andrea Barrette, Little Suamico; Danny and Kathy Shandor, Steve Shandor, Patti and Al VandenPlas, all of Green Bay; nine grandchildren, James Powers, Jr., Katie Powers, Kristal Kelsey, Clifford and Stephanie Kelsey, Jr., Christopher Shandor, Kyle VandenPlas, Vinny VandenPlas, Joshua Barlow, Leah Soerens; four great-grandchildren, Tessa, Brandon, Evan, Calvin; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Laundrie, Cathy (John) Calhoun; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Pat (Mary) Champeau, David Champeau, Jack (Sheila) Champeau; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Fiddlin Andy" Shandor; a son, Joseph; her parents; a brother, Jerry Champeau; and a son-in-law, Roger Barrette.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Deacon Bob Nooker officiating. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park.

Very special thanks from the family of Bette Shandor to the staff of San Luis Medical & Rehabilitation Center for their special care and compassion given to our mother. Also special thanks to Kathy Gail, her guardian angel on Earth.

Events

Birth11 Jun 1927Kohler, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
MarriageBef 1953Andrew William SHANDOR
Divorce2 Jul 1980Brown County, Wisconsin, United States - Andrew William SHANDOR
Marriage13 Jun 1982Brown County, Wisconsin, United States - Andrew William SHANDOR
Death15 Nov 2006Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States
Burial18 Nov 2006Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States

Families

SpouseAndrew William SHANDOR (1918 - 1999)
FatherRoy Fred Joseph CHAMPEAU (1900 - 1987)
MotherMary J. BURNS (1902 - 1977)
SiblingMary LaRose CHAMPEAU (1925 - 2011)
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SiblingJerome L. "Jerry" CHAMPEAU (1934 - 1996)
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