"I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many good memories from living next door to "Aunty Beck" and "Uncle Buck" on Crescent Street when we were going up. ...Randy"
In loving memory of
Rebecca F. ''Becky'' Nystrom
June 3, 1908 - May 26, 2002
Rebecca F. Becky Nystrom, 93, formerly of 222 S. Fifth Street, Marquette, died Sunday afternoon at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she had resided since 1999.
Becky was born on June 3, 1908 in Negaunee to the late William and Clara (Ebner) Garceau and was a 1926 graduate of Negaunee High School. She married Carl Nystrom on September 18, 1931 in Marquette and was later employed by Cohodas Brothers in Marquette for 17 years.
Becky was a devout member of St. Peter Cathedral for over 40 years and was also an active member of the VASA Lodge. She enjoyed painting, playing cards, and spending time at her sons cottages with her grandchildren.
Surviving are two sons, Carl W. Buck (Joan) Nystrom and Robert (Evelyn) Nystrom, both of Marquette; three grandchildren, Kyle (Cherise) Nystrom of Ft. Worth, TX, Nicole (Dan) Newhouse of Redford, MI and Vince (Nikki) Nystrom of Brighton, MI; three great grandchildren, Logan, Meagan and Robert Nystrom; one sister, Marjorie Melcher of Dayton, OH; a brother, Willis Garceau of Negaunee, MI; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Carl Buck Nystrom, Sr. in 1976; a sister, Goldie Garron and two brothers, Wilbert and Lawrence Garceau.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Louis C. Cappo officiating. Interment will take place in the Park Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass in the Bishops Room of the Cathedral. Beckys family will serve as her escorts.
Tributes
"Buck and Bob. So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Paul Hoppe"
"Dear Bob & Buck We are so sorry to learn of your Mom,s passing. Judy mentions the wonderful memories of your mom she recalls when she was her neighbor. We will be in Cinncinati for our Grandson's graduation, but our prayers and sympathies will be with you. Love, Judy and Don Trost"
"Bob and Buck in case you don't remember me I am Pete and Eleanors son. It has been many years since we have had any contact. I am saddened at the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories at your house. My best to you both."
"Sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family."
"our deepest sympathy goes out to the nystrom family"