Jean Beckley

Jean Beckley, 70 of Fremont, died early Monday, February 2, 2009 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1938 in Flat Rock, MI and was raised by William and Ruth Garber. Jean attended Fremont Ross High School. On May 19th, 1954 she married Bill Beckley in Fremont and he survives. Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jean was the owner/operator of Jeannies Crafts & Old World Santas and she enjoyed being a volunteer at Memorial Hospital for 15 years. She made lit decorated wine bottles and entered many things including baked goods, plants and crafts into the fair.

Surviving are children, William H. Beckley Jr., Terry L. Beckley and Tina M. (Barry) Watts all of Fremont; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; niece, Kathy (Eddie) Riddle. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert (Bob) Garber.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont. Rev. David Bruning will officiate.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice.