This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: France, Mater, Fowler, Potter, Klett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1498 Message Board Post: Rebecca Lynn (Mater) France "Beccy" - age 40 - of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2004, after a short battle with cancer. Beccy was born Dec. 2, 1963 to Gene & Shirley (Fowler) Mater at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She graduated from Maple Valley School, Class of 1982. She married Paul James France on July 3, 1982, and they resided in Nashville, for their 21 years together. She was avidly involved in 4-H throughout her lifetime. She exhibited as a youth, and served as club leader and superintendent for many years. She enjoyed serving as non-livestock judge for area counties, including Eaton and Kalamazoo Counties. She also had a passion for Arabian horses, which she rode and foaled for many years. She is survived by husband, Paul France; son Matthew France, daughter Stephanie France, and son Darius France; all of Nashville. Parents: Gene & Shirley Mater of Nashville. Siblings: Crystal (Mark) Potter of Nashville; Charles (Darla) Mater of Nashville; J! im (Jeri) Mater of Vermontville; David (Dawn) Mater of Nashville; and Ann (Helmut) Klett of Marshall and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is to be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2004 at 1 pm at Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to Nashville Baptist Church, Barry County 4-H, or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 6, 2004) Transcriber has no family connection.