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Evans, Beatrice

EVANS – Beatrice Evans, aged 88, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 15, 2010 due to congestive heart complications.  She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd C. Evans; her grandson, James Storz; and her son-in-law, John A. Marra.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lloyd Evans, Paul (Julie) Evans, Mary Jo (Fred) Camfferman, Elisabeth Wyn, Deborah (Ron) Polizzi, Ruth Ann (Tom) Nozal, Keren Reynolds, Marty Marra and Thomas Evans; as well as 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.  Bea was known for her love and faithfulness to her Lord and Savior, her family and her church, and for her contagious smile and quick wit.  She will be greatly missed by all.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 19 at Faith Reformed Church, 618 – 32nd St. SW with Pastor Bruce Osbeck officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. and one hour prior to the service at church.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Reformed Church.

 

“His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”  Matthew 25:21 (King James Version)

 

Memories and condolences to Bea’s family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.




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  1. Dearest Marty:

    Please know that we have been praying, and will continue to pray for you and yours. May our Great God sustain you and those family members around you during this time of sorrow. May HE fill you with great memories
    of the past and comfort you with HIS promise of the great eternal future for all of us!

    Blessings, peace, & love!

    Richard Honholt

    Sent by Richard W. Honholt on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:46:34 -0400

  2. Sorry to hear about your lose.

    Sent by Beth Meinders on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:38:05 -0400

  3. DEAR EVANS CHILDREN,

    YOUR MOM WAS A VERY SWEET LADY AND FUNNY. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY ALL OF US. YOU KIDS TOOK GOOD CARE OF HER, SHE RAISED A GREAT BUNCH OF KIDS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU I KNOW PERSONALLY AND SHE DID A GREAT JOB ALL BY HERSELF, WHAT A POWERFUL WOMAN.YOU ALL HAVE SUCH GREAT RESPECT FOR HER,YOU HAVE NO REGRETS. I LOVE YOU ALL, AND I KNOW WHEN SHE STOOD BEFORE THE LORD HE SAID TO HER "WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"

    LOVE KATHY NICHOLS

    Sent by KATHY NICHOLS on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:44:37 -0400

  4. Marty,
    Sorry to hear about your mom. Praise God we'll see her again. You'll be in my prayers.

    Sent by Robin Smith McBride on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:55:42 -0400

  5. Beth and Family,

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you find comfort in the memories you have now, and in the days ahead.

    "Angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God."

    Kristina, Mike, and Raelynn

    Sent by Kristina Mickna and Mike & Raelynn Lee on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:05:59 -0400

  6. Dear all,
    What a wonderful woman the Lord gets to have with him. She will be missed so very much by so many. She was a beautiful woman with a huge heart. Her love and strength shines through each and everyone of you. Love you all!!

    Sent by Amanda "Kennedy" Hindenach & Family on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:27:19 -0400

  7. Dear Marty and family -
    Please accept our condolences at your time of sorrow. We are unable to be there with you, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers at all times. May you take comfort in the memories you will always keep. God bless you all.

    Sent by Mario and Mindy Marra on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:03:38 -0400

  8. Dear Family,
    For the Christian love “Bee” displayed every day, we will all miss her greatly. Her heart belonged to Christ; her devotion to do the will of God was seen in all that she did. I wanted to thank all the family for how much love you gave in caring for her. Watching a Christian family gather around Bea until Jesus took her home to be with him was a blessing. What a beautiful person we all had the privilege to know. Thank you Lord for sharing her with us.

    Sent by Tom Nozal on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:04:00 -0400

  9. Dear Family,
    For the Christian love “Bee” displayed every day, we will all miss her greatly. Her heart belonged to Christ; her devotion to do the will of God was seen in all that she did. I wanted to thank all the family on how much love you gave in caring for her. Watching a Christian family gather around Bea until Jesus took her home to be with Him was a blessing. What a beautiful person we all had the privilege to know. Thank you Lord for sharing her with us.

    Sent by Tom Nozal on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:29:50 -0400

  10. Wow the memories that flood my soul...to the Evans' kids who COULD HAVE BEEN my step-siblings, we have been there and we grieve with you. I loved Bea and will be in prayer for you...thank you for letting me know, Marty.

    Sent by Trish Dean on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:54:27 -0400

  11. Tom & Marty, precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of one of his saints.....found somwhere in Psalms, don't recall where! Your Mom was truly a saint :) Our prayers and thoughts to you and your family at this time.

    Sent by Stanley J. Dean on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:07:12 -0400

  12. Tom,

    I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Love,
    Marsha and Samantha

    Sent by Marsha Harig on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:18:09 -0400

  13. LLOYD AND PAULIE.

    I AM SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER.

    SHE ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR US WHEN WE WOULD RIDE THE CYCLES OVER TO YOUR HOUSE.

    A GREAT MOM!

    SINCERELY,
    JIM PALMA

    Sent by JIM PALMA on Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:36:59 -0400

  14. To Bea's Family: I count it a high honor and privilege to have known your mom and to share in the memories that our family has with yours . . . if ever there was a Proverbs 31 Lady, she was (and is)one. While I know there is sadness, I know too of the joy and anticipation you have that
    y(our) separation will only be for a short time . . . and then the sharing of her sparkle, wit and wisdom will go on forever. Larry Dean

    Sent by Larry Dean on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:10:24 -0400

  15. Dear cousins, your mom, my Aunt Bea, was truly an influence and inspiration in my life even to this day, not only in my youth but also in adulthood. She had true grit. I have so many childhood memories of this great lady and believe it or not, frequently thought and told of my Aunt Bea raising her nine kids and have told the many humerous stories that are imbedded in my mind from youth. Lloyd and Paul, you know the ones I'm talking about. What a Powerhouse, my Aunt Bea raised 9 kids and still had time for us cousins and all the neighbor kids too. We ALL have been blessed by your MOM, my AUNT BEA.

    Sent by Marc Sala on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:32:18 -0400

  16. Deb: So sorry to hear about your Mom, I was just thinking about you the other day. Would be nice to hear from everyone again. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers

    Sent by Kim Sears (Wiseman) on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:54:37 -0400

  17. Bea,
    What a wonderful lady you were! May your children be half the woman you were!

    Sent by steve lems on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:07:26 -0400

  18. So sorry to hear about Aunt Bea! My condolences to the family. May God bless you in this time!

    Sent by Nicole M. on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:55:45 -0400

  19. Dear Mart and Evans family,
    I am honored to know your family and your mother. She honored God by her life and His faithfulness to her by what she did and said. May the wonderful memories you have comfort you in the days ahead. I often pray for you as the process of missing her continues.
    God bless,
    Kerisa Myers

    Sent by Kerisa Myers on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:14:22 -0400

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