Beatrice Catherine Schulz

Hastings formerly Unionville. Beatrice Catherine Schulz went to be with the Lord June 15, 2015. She was born on April 9, 1924 in Gagetown, and was a member of the 1941 graduating class of Unionville High School. On April 18, 1942 she married Franklin J. Schulz at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Corners; he preceded her in death on October 23, 2000. A lifelong Lutheran, she was a current member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia.

Beatrice loved wintering in Florida, and after retirement, spent over 25 years with her late husband, Franklin, enjoying the winter sun in Palmetto playing shuffleboard, making crafts, and attending pot lucks. At home, she enjoyed spending her time in church clubs, or doing crocheting, reading, and gardening. As her health failed, she spent the last eight years residing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law along with several years with her granddaughter, Brook. During the final two years, she received remarkable home care provided by Spectrum Health Hospice of Grand Rapids.

Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Jill (Charlie) Methvin, Hastings, Grandchildren: Brook Rasmussen McKinstry, Maria Methvin, Alexander Methvin, Marquell Giles, Shakeria Methvin, all of Hastings, Jimmie Sue (Danny) Gilley, Yellville, AR, Duane (Janet) Methvin, Fairhope, AL. Seven great-grandchildren, Jerred Parris IV, Tandra McKinstry, both of Hastings, Molly and Matty Methvin, Fairhope, AL, Zebullan Gilley, Grace (Shane) Stolz, and Caleb Gilley of Yellville, AR. Plus, eight great-grandchildren.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin, and a grandson, Nicholai Troy “Kohla” Methvin.

A private celebration of life memorial services was held at the home of her daughter with Hospice Chaplain Steve Luchies officiating. Beatrice is laid to rest at Floral Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum Bay City next to her late husband. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville MI.