Beverly-Vandervennet-Obituary

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Beverly Vandervennet

Sep 27, 1943 - Nov 19, 2018 (Age 75)

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To Bev's family, It has taken me a long time to write this because I really was having a hard time with her passing. She was my childhood friend....we went to Riverdale Country School together and would often go to each others home to play. We just lived across Pinnebog Road. Our mother's were great friends too. Then they moved to the Bad Axe area and our communication was limited. BUT we remained friends. I loved her and I know she loved me. I will miss her but I know that we will...

Dear Clark family, Today is a sad :day with heavy hearts. So sorry we didn't know before we left for our family doings in the city. The Lord is Our Shepherd we shall not want: This surely tells us the wonderful comforting words of our Saviors unrelenting love. Not just for Bev but for all of you. HE will give you all the strength that you need to comfort those you love and they in turn comfort you with His mercy. May Our Lord continue to bless you all and remember-Jesus Loves You. Carl and...

U will always be in my heart.

Jim & Matt,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know your pain losing your mother and grandmother is great. You two are strong men and I am sure your mom and grandmother is proud of you. I am here if you need anything. Steve ...

We were fortunate to have spent some holiday time with Bev on several occasions at Fred & TIna Vandervennet s. Such a sweet lady. We know she will be missed.

Dear Family,

Cousin Bev was truly special and touched the lives of many with her kindness. We will always remember her warm, caring, and friendly personality that she shared with all those lucky enough to know her. May God be with you and sending our thoughts and prayers.

With our sympathy, Suzanne (Hass) and Charlie Southworth

2013 Family Gathering, Bad Axe, MI

So grateful for the lasting memories made at our family gatherings at Aunt Bev and Uncle Freds home in Bad Axe, MI. Sending Love and Prayers to her family!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fred and the family on the loss of their dear Beverly! She was a loving and kind soul who made us all feel welcome - glad we got to visit with her and Fred before we left Michigan - they hosted their friends at a pot luck dinner which we all enjoyed! We will truly miss you sweet Beverly! Shirley and Mickey

Dear Family,
Sorry to read the loss of Beverly.. May you find the strength during this difficult and sad time..
Sincerely,
Sally & Roger Buschlen

Obituary

Beverly's Obituary

Beverly Jean Vandervennet, 75, of Bad Axe, passed away on November 19, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital under hospice care.

Beverly was born in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Arthur W. and Phyllis (Liedke) Clark on September 27, 1943.

On August 20, 1988, she married Frederick J. Vandervennet at the Bad Axe United Methodist Church.

Beverly was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, where she also enjoyed singing in the choir.   She was the secretary and bookkeeper at Huron Medical Care Facility for 23 years; worked for the City of Wayne for 13 years, where she was the Employee of the Year for the last 4 years before retiring in 2002; and was the secretary for MacAlpine Funeral Home for 10 years, retiring in 2013; where she is greatly missed.

In her spare time, she enjoyed working outside on her flowers and spending time with her family and friends.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Fred Vandervennet of Bad Axe; her sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Parks of Milford and James Parks (special friend, Suzanne) of Waterford; her brother, Ronald (Randie) Clark of Bad Axe; and her sisters, LaDonna (Merlin) Little of Rogers City and Judith (Robert) Pray of Lake St. Helen.  She is also survived by her step sons, Frederick (Tina) Vandervennet and Brian Vandervennet; step daughter, Linda Vandervennet (fiancé Bruce); 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Beverly will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating.   Per her wishes, cremation will follow the service.  

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service.

A special thanks to Compassus Hospice of Cass City for the love and compassion given to Beverly.

Memorials may be offered to the music fund at Our Savior Lutheran Church or to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

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