Beatrice first job was secretary of the president and CEO of Michigan Mutual Auto Insurance Agency in Traverse City Michigan.

On June 21, 1958 Fred and Beatrice were married. Both introduced at her friend’s wedding. Fred playing in the band and Beatrice with her friend’s wedding party began their love from that day on.

After having their wedding, they both started a life that would create a wonderful family and later a successful hardware and lumber company business in Empire and Traverse City Michigan.

Beatrice a mother of 3 was a strong advocate for our family. She was our rock. Deeply, loving, patient, and always finding time for her children and later grandchildren.

She was wise and generous to those in need. We all saw this while growing up. She was a wonderful person. Beatrice loved to work in her yard, spending all day nurturing her flowers and garden. She always talked about how much she loved to fish in streams and spend time in the woods.

Each of us have a special place in our hearts for our mother, Grandmother. “Wife”. Mom will never be forgotten because she was a tremendous light on this earth.

We love you mom.

Beatrice is survived by her husband Fred of (66) years. Her children; Fred Jr ( Jackie), Ross, Lisa (Ray). Grandchildren; James (Christina), Joseph (Alexis), Anthony (Sandy), Alyssa, Chelsea (Darrel), Trevor, Nicole, Ariel and many great grandchildren.

A Catholic Mass will be held by Fr. Ken at St. Philip of Neri Catholic Church, 11411 S. Lacore Rd Empire Michigan.

Mass will take place on Saturday April 26, 2025.

Visitation starts at 10am and funeral at 11am.

Those wishing to express respectfully, a contribution may go to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. 11411 S. Lacore Rd Empire Michigan 49630.