"To The Bill Beauchamp Family, We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. He is with his brothers now and they are enjoying each other as they did when they were here. Our heart felt sympathy to all of you. - Cindy & Dan Young I am so glad we visited before 4:35 mass on Saturday before last. He was such a kind and gentle man and I will miss him terribly. Sorry I can't be there to comfort all of you. Please give my love to your Mom. I will close this with the last words he said to me "Take it easy." My love to all of you. - Aunt Joyce"
In loving memory of
Willard J. (Bill) Beauchamp
January 22, 1925 - December 6, 2004
Willard J. Bill Beauchamp, 79, of 906 Garfield Ave., Marquette, died Monday morning at Marquette General Hospital.
Bill was born on January 22, 1925 in Marquette to the late Fred J. and Frances (Kasiska) Beauchamp and was a lifelong Marquette resident.
During World War II, Bill proudly served his country with the United States Navy. After his military service, he was employed with the former Guelff Printing Company for 40 years while at the same time working for the Marquette Dock Company. He then worked at Northern Michigan University for approximately six years as a custodian. He also worked at Freds Rubber Stamp Shop for a time.
Bill enjoyed his daily walk through the lower harbor taking an occasional break on the park bench, which his family donated to the city. His conversations with other walkers were always an inspiration to Bill.
He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Ann Cooney of Marquette; two daughters, Diane (Thomas) Perina of White Lake, MI and Susan (Mitchell) Fulsher of Marquette; two sons, Thomas Beauchamp of Colorado Springs, CO and Jim Beauchamp of Marquette; seven grandchildren, Tammy (Matt Rahn) Fulsher, Melissa (fianc Jason Coffey) Fulsher, Mitchell Fulsher, Jr., Kurt and Scott Beauchamp, Pamela (John) Wahlers and Michael (Jennie) Perina; four great grandchildren, Nicholas Fulsher, Kelcie and Cole Wahlers and Katie Chapman; three sisters, Joyce Reider of Marquette, Marie Rivard of Greenville, MI and Norene Beauchamp of Marquette; two brothers, Arthur (Betty) Beauchamp and Norbert Mike Beauchamp, both of Marquette; a sister-in-law, Joyce Beauchamp of Deerton; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents were brothers, Donald and Albert Beauchamp; also a brother-in-law, Eugene Reider.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Louis the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Ben Paris officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the mass at the church on Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Mitchell Fulsher, Jr., Michael Perina, John Beauchamp and John Keto.
Tributes
"I will always remember Uncle Bill as a kind and gentle man. He was always so happy to see us. When I was in college and worked at Econo foods I saw him quite regularly...always with his striped hat and smile. My heart goes out to Susie and the rest of the family. It is always hard to lose those we love. I am sure Grandpa Al, Uncle Bill and Uncle Don are catching up on old times...and resting in peace. Love to All, Sara, Dennis, McKenna, Beau and Shane"
"Dear Susie and Family....My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Good memories, family and friends will help get you thru the days to come. Sending hugs your way. Melanie Murray"
"Aunt Margie & Family: So sorry to hear about Uncle Bill - my thoughts & prayers are with you. Whenever I think of Uncle Bill I always remember the time he and Uncle Ted made the homemade rootbeer and gave some to our family -- my mom stored it in our pantry and one night it all exploded - bottle by bottle -- it still makes me smile."
"bill was a good man met him at frei had fun throwing paper airplanes through a corvette window. sorry to hear about your loss."
"Sorry to hear about Bill, Bill was a great naighbor and friend, and bill will be missed by me and my husband Paul."
"I met Bill when I started working at Fred's Rubber Stamp and our friendship continued after that, when we walked many miles together at Lakeview Arena and the Lower Harbor. He had such a sweet smile and a fun-loving sense of humor! We'd catch up from time to time, usually at Econo Foods or Shopko lately. He always was so proud of his family and loved them all, you could tell by the way he talked about everyone. I will miss seeing his smiling face but feel very privileged to have known Bill. He was a very special person and the world was a better place for me, and many others, because of knowing him. My heartfelt condolences to all of his family and friends."
"I wish to express my condolinces to Marge and the Bill Beauchamp family. In our many walks and talks together he provided me with much useful support and advice. He was one of only a few people in the area that I could say things honestly to and get a thoughtful answer/advice in return. I am sorry I didnt learn of this sooner, but my sympathy to all. Don Bruner formally of Marquette and Freds Rubber Stamp Shop."