Patricia (Pat) Joyce Beier, passed away at her home in Boyne City, Michigan, on Saturday, October 18, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. She was 85 years old. She was born in Rochester, Michigan to Ethel (Burnham) and Ruby Woodie and was the youngest of five daughters. After WWII ended she married her sweetheart, James (Jim) H. Beier and moved to Utica, Michigan where they had two daughters, Susan and Jo. In 1963, they relocated their family to Caro, Michigan where they spent the majority of their marriage and developed close ties with their community. Pat was a loving wife and mother, homemaker and seamstress. She enjoyed designing and sewing clothing for her family. In their retirement years, Pat and Jim enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with their family. Upon the death of her husband, Pat moved north with her daughter to Boyne City, Michigan. Shortly after, she moved into the Brook Retirement Community with her faithful little dog, Moe. She enjoyed moving through the halls visiting her friends with Moe riding on the seat of her walker. She was blessed with many special friendships while she resided there. She will be remembered by her friends and family for her sharp wit, humor, and kindness. Pat is survived by Susan and Greg Binder of Cleveland, Ohio, Jo Bowman of Boyne City, Michigan, and Thomas Bowman of Caro, Michigan; four grandchildren and their spouses, Corey and Katie Bowman of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jamie and Bryce Olson of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Melinda and Bhavin Shah of Columbus, Ohio, and Ashley and Brent Cooper of Grand Rapids, Michigan; 8 great-grandchildren, Peter, Stellan and Remy Bowman, Jace and Keaton Olson, Orissa Shah and Adella and Abel Cooper; two sisters, Julie Morrison of Madison Heights, Michigan and Loretta Adams of Shelby Township, Michigan; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, James Beier in 2011, and her sisters, Evelyn Pierson and Margaret (Peg) Hesketh. Following cremation, the family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society, 614 Beardsley St., Boyne City, Michigan 49712. Family and friends wishing to share a thought or memory of Pat are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuneral homeinc.com. Stackus Funeral Home of Boyne City is serving the family.
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