Name: Visitation for Rebecca S. Rees
Start: 2021-11-10T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-10T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home - Big Rapids

Rebecca "Becky" S. Rees
March 22, 1978 - November 7, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Rees, age 43, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home in Stanwood. She was born in Lakeview on March 22, 1978, the daughter of Gary and Diane (Hopkins) Wahl.
Becky married the love of her life in 2003 and together they raised their children in Stanwood. Becky was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Big Rapids. She has been active in 4H for many years and loved caring for many animals including horses, rabbits, chickens, and puppies. One of her many passions in life was horses, raising, training and riding throughout her life. She participated in the Morley-Stanwood Equestrian Team in high school and was later a coach for five years. Becky taught ASL sign language at Central Michigan University for ten years. She was always very involved in Deaf Awareness Week at CMU. Becky enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding her horses. She loved spending time with her family, and going on Caribbean cruises with her husband. Becky always had a kind word and smile for everyone. She made friends easily and will be missed by many.
Becky is survived by her beloved husband of 18 years, Andrew; children, Daniel and Elizabeth; mother, Diane Wahl; siblings, Adam (Deborah) Wahl, Jennifer (Wayne) Hughes; mother-in-law, Jan Rees; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Dan) Cherney; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gary; and father-in-law, Richard Rees.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at The Woods Free Methodist Church in Stanwood with visitation an hour prior. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morley Stanwood Equestrian Team or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Care and arrangements by Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.

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Published by Big Rapids News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Rees

9 Entries

Emilie Cline

November 10, 2021

Becky was an amazing ASL professor, mentor, and friend. She taught my first 2 ASL classes and I later had the privilege to be her TA. Even after I was no longer her student, I would drop by her office to visit or we would go out to lunch and catch up. We also shared a mutual love for chocolate. Her spunk, silliness, kindness, and smile were very infectious. Becky's presence on this earth will be dearly missed.

Demia Owensby

November 10, 2021

I was in Mrs.Rees class this semester. And I'm still in total disbelief about her sudden passing, I can't stop thinking of her. This has made me really sad and have opened my eyes to really understand that you truly have to love, hug and kiss those close to you every chance you get. We never know when our last day is. I have been with her a short time but I looked forward to seeing her smiling face and cheerful spirit every Tuesday &Thursday. Mrs.Rees you will be truly missed. Prayers for her family especially her husband and children.

The Westfall's (and Lucy Pony)

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Brenna Dean

November 10, 2021

Becky was only my professor for a short time, but her positive energy and kindness towards her students will stick with me forever. I'll miss her, and I'm grateful for the time I got to be one of her students

Natalie Bower

November 9, 2021

Becky was one of the main reasons I fell in love with ASL again once I came to CMU. She was always a professor that cared about each individual student as well as th group. I had the privilege to be a Teacher's Assistant for her last Spring and the trust and respect she treated me with was impeccable. I will miss our laughs. The CMU ASL department was very lucky to have her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, coworkers, and students during this time.

Claire

November 8, 2021

One is my favorite professors I had. Always had a smile on her face and was always there to lend a kind thought

Bailey Weaver

November 8, 2021

I honestly can´t believe that she´s gone. She helped me so much when my grandpa was sick and passed away. Campus life is not going to be the same without you, Becky.

Elise Nasser

November 8, 2021

Becky was such an amazing and positive ASL instructor. I learned so much from her. I´m grateful for the great memories that we shared in France for ASL Study Abroad. She will be missed. Sending prayers to her family and friends.

Theresa Jones

November 8, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Becky was a kind and capable colleague. She will be missed.

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