Beatrice passed away at home, surrounded by family, at age 95.
Beatrice was born to parents Elra and Lottie (Parsons) Wahl. She was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Jackson high school in 1946. After high school she attended Cleary College and received a secretarial degree. Later, she worked at the University of Michigan Institute for Gerontology for over 20 years.
Beatrice married William Edward Stephen on August 29, 1953. Together they enjoyed the cottage at North Lake. They loved traveling, and both were avid U of M basketball and football fans, being season ticket holders. They were also Tiger fans, and loved going to the games. She enjoyed the Dexter Senior Center and after retirement, volunteered at the Chelsea hospital gift shop for over 20 years.
Family meant everything to her, she cherished the memories that were made together.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband William, brother Elra Jr., sister Betty and daughter Patricia Ann.
She is survived by her daughters Kim Early, Mary McKillen, and Diane (Skip) Slocum. Beatrice had 9 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Beatrice has requested cremation and a private celebration of life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dexter Senior Center.
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