Marian Jean Beadle's Obituary
Big Rapids- Marian D. Beadle, 88, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at her residence. She was born on March 16, 1929 in Reed City MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Edna (Beurge) Davis. Marian moved to Big Rapids when she was very young and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1947. After graduation, Marian attended University of Michigan before taking classes at Ferris. While there she met Charles R. Beadle (Dick) and married him on August 26, 1950. They briefly lived in Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, and Jackson before returning to Big Rapids in 1953. Happily back in Big Rapids, Dick began his career working at Martz and Shapley Pharmacy as a pharmacist, and later they owned the store. They were active members of the United Church in Big Rapids. Marian was also very active in the community she loved her whole life. She raised funds as a member of the A.A.U.W. with an annual Used Book Sale. Marian was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, was active in the PTA at Riverview School, and participated in the Hospital Auxiliary. Marian loved the Community Library, and her involvement with the Library Board lasted for many years. When Art Works started, Marian got very involved raising funds and volunteering on their board. She was marvelously committed to supporting the Arts! Her husband Dick preceded Marian in death on October 19, 2009. She is survived by her loving children, son Thomas Beadle of Grosse Pointe Farms and daughter Barbara Beadle of Paw Paw. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at the United Church in Big Rapids, with Rev. Dr. Myron Jacob Kaufman officiating. Spring burial will be in the Highland View Cemetery. Marian's family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the United Church, the Big Rapids Community Library, the Mecosta County Community Foundation (Beadle Advised Fund), or the Ferris Foundation (Pharmacy Scholarship Fund). Envelopes are available at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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