Flint, Michigan
CLAPP, BEATRICE JANE
Of Grand Blanc, age 92, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Grand Blanc. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Chaplain Joy Fletcher-Thompson officiating. Cremains will be interred at Sunset Hills Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Clapp was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada on May 14, 1920, the daughter of Alfred Charles and Rilla (Rockett) Biddis and lived in Zephyrhills, Florida and Swartz Creek, Michigan. On September 1, 1942 she married Frank E. Clapp in Flint. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Art Club of Colony Hills and a member of First United Methodist Church, all of Zephyrhills, Florida. Mrs. Clapp was a Bakery Supervisor for many years. Surviving are husband, Frank; son, Charles E. and wife Jane Clapp of Clio, Michigan; daughter, Patricia J. and husband Jeff Hilliard of Grand Blanc; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three sisters. Special thanks to the staff at Avalon Hospice, Gentiva and Adagio Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Clapp; parents, Charles Alfred and Rilla Biddis; brother, Stanley Biddis and great-granddaughter, Crystal Reddy. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
Patty: We are sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember your parents from when they participated in the Nat'l Cherry Festival & prior. They were always so happy, warm & friendly. You are lucky to have been able to enjoy your mom for so long. Anne & Dan Smith
August 21, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Bea's passing. My husband, children, and I lived next door to Frank and Bea in Swartz Creek for many, many years. They were absolutely wonderful neighbors, so thoughtful and caring. Whenever we got to Florida, we would stop and see them. I think of them often, and will miss Bea's painted Christmas cards. My love and sympathy to the family.
Randy Fierke
August 20, 2012 | Houghton Lake, MI
Going to miss Grandma Bea! My thoughts and love are with you eventhough I can't be. I'm sending big hugs over the ocean to you. I love and miss you very much.
Heather Hilliard
August 19, 2012 | Beijing
I have wonderful memories of my Aunt Bea. Many many Sunday afternoons at Uncle Frank and Aunt Beas as a child watching The Lone Ranger, Cisco Kid, Roy Rogers, and lots of other cowboy shows on TV. When I was married she made and decorated my cake. It was so beautiful. She was always such a joy to be with. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace during this difficult time. Love to all. Marion
August 19, 2012
Pat, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you the strength as you go through this time of loss. May God bless and lift you and the family up as only HE can. God bless, Alan & Anna De voe
August 19, 2012
Gary & I had such pleasure in knowing Bea.She was my paient also when she had her knee done. What a wonderful lady, she will be missed. Our condolences to your family.
Linda & Gary Newton
August 19, 2012 | Alpena, MI
Pat I am sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like she was such a wonderful lady. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2012
Many years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Bea. We both worked at the Flint Journal. She was such a loving person, always taking care of us younger gals that worked there. Often wondered what happened to her.
I know she will be missed, a lovely lady. My sincere condolences. Janet Farley Curtis.
August 18, 2012
To the family of Bea,so sorry to hear about Bea, she was so fun, I enjoyed her for years as her neighbor. Enjoyed her Christmas cards every year with her paintings on them. Love Sherry & Tom LaBombard Corydon, Ky
August 18, 2012
