Beverly Jane Sebastian

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Beverly Sebastian Obituary

Beverly Jane Sebastian Beverly Jane Sebastian, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on August 9, 2008. She was born October 16, 1928 in Albion, MI to Paul and Thelma Hawes. She married Virgil Sebastian on July 9, 1950, and they resided in Eaton Rapids, MI. Their summers were spent at Duck Lake near Albion, where she taught swimming to hundreds of children over the years. Bridge Club with "the girls" was a regular pleasure of Bev's for nearly 50 years and she always enjoyed a good game of golf. Her professional life was spent as a teacher, secondary school counselor and guidance director for 27 years. After retirement in 1986, she and Virg moved to Green Valley, AZ where Bev expanded her interests in the arts to become both a stained glass artisan and designer of gold and silver jewelry. Her community and career related activities included: member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, past president of Eaton Rapids Education Assoc., MSCA-ACT Advisory Committee, Area Personnel and Guidance Assoc. Board member, Eaton Rapids City Planning Commission, Duck Lake Assoc. Board of Trustees, State of Michigan Curriculum Committee for Guidance and MEA, NEA, MAARSP, University of Michigan Alumni Assoc. life member. Scholastic honoraries include: Pi Lambda Theta, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. Her college degrees include a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, a Master of Arts and Educational Specialists from Michigan State University. She was preceded in death in February 1997 by her husband Virg. She is survived by one sister, Frances (Tom) Fletcher of Clearwater, FL, and daughters, Jeri (Charles) Zimmerman of Sparta and Jody (Scott) Hodges of Sahuarita, AZ. Also surviving are grandchildren, Alison (Tom) Yother of Lawrence, KS, Evan Space of Grand Rapids, Jay Seeley (Heather Breeding) of Cumming, GA, Jennifer (Eric) Christiansen of Newport News, VA and Katherine Seeley of Sahuarita, AZ; as well as great-grandchildren, Sidney, Russell, Abigail, Rainer and Beck. Our mother's love and generosity touched so many. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2008 at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 17 from 1 - 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Myelodysplastic Syndrome Foundation or the Arthritis Foundation.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Aug. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Sebastian

10 Entries

Jo (Holtman) Kurowski

August 18, 2008

Jeri, Jodi, and Families,
I am so sad to hear of the passing away of your mom. I have so many happy memories of her, especially times at Duck Lake. Your mom was so good to me when I was in high school and beyond. She was an inspiration to me . She lived life to the fullest. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Tiffany Wheeler

August 18, 2008

Dear Jodi, Jay, Jennifer, Katherine, and Family,

I was deeply saddened when my mother called to tell me about Beverly's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Beverly when I would babysit for you at Duck Lake in the mid-1980's. She was a special person and will be sorely missed. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Take care,
Tiffany Wheeler

Tom & Sue Hess

August 17, 2008

Dear Jodi & Jeri & Families,
We bought the cottage next door to your mother about 9 years ago. We loved hearing her tell us the history of the lake and the area. She always caught us up on her family when we she returned in the summer, and we came out to our cottage. After she sold the cottage, we always looked forward to chatting with her, even briefly to catch up on the past year and her family. We missed seeing her when she was up this summer, but it sounds like she had a wonderful visit! We also enjoyed her Christmas letters telling us of her travel adventures. The last summer she was at the lake we bought one of her kaleidoscopes, which we will treasure always.

May your special memories bring you peace.

Tom & Sue

Sandra VanAken Allison

August 17, 2008

Dear Jeri,

I'm so sorry about your mother. I really had hoped to see you today (Sunday). Jeff and I were just leaving and we got a call from our daughter at Alma College. She is having heart problems; we are waiting on a cardiac cath next month. She was having an acute episode and was scared so we ended up going to Alma instead.

Actually, she wanted me to let you know that she sent the flowers from Alpha Xi Delta, Alma college. She is the Financial Vice President and loves it with all of her heart. She says Alpha Xi Delta for life!

I wish I had your address so I could write to you. I have such great memories of your parents home in ER and the Duck Lake Home.

Know that I am thinking of you and all of your family. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.

I'd love to hear from you when you have a chance.

Love, Sandra

Charlotte (Weaver) Kendregan

August 14, 2008

Jeri and Jodi and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find peace and solice in the wonderful memories that you have of your Mom. She was an inspiration to all of the "Kids" whose lives she touched. To me, she was a kind listener and protector and I will always be grateful to her. I will miss her kind letters and cards and will be forever blessed for having known her. God Bless all of you.

Myron & Delores Wernette

August 13, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to your family.

We both graduated from ERHS and have only the fondest memories of Mrs. Sebastian. She positively impacted the lives of so very many people, ourselves included, and was a valued friend and counselor.

May you find comfort in many wonderful memories and the knowledge that she now rests peacefully from her labors in the loving care of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Myron '68 and Delores (Klink) '69 Wernette

Shar (Bearman) Johnson

August 13, 2008

The E.R.H.S. Class of '68 will especially miss our beloved teacher, counselor and friend! Her last letter to our class this summer will always be very special...just as she has been!

Thank you for enriching our lives...We'll miss you!

Angela Barbuto-Dombrowski

August 13, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Sebastian. I went to school in Eaton Rapids when she was there. I always enjoyed running into her in Albion when I use to live there. I also enjoyed seeing her at our class of '68 reunions. She will be missed alot. My thoughts and prayer go out to her family at this time of sorrow.

Ginger Lea Miller (Reed)

August 13, 2008

Thank you Mrs. Sebastian for all the times you were my "listening ear" in High School. Your kindness and virtuous spirit will always be remembered by many of us in Eaton Rapids. You will be missed on this earth, but I pray you are with our dear Father in Heaven and at peace. Thankfully privileged to have known you. With deepest sympathies to your family and friends.

Ginger Lea Miller~ ERHS Graduate

Edward & Diane Beebe

August 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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