Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Begerow, Beth Lucille July 1, 2004
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Saturday, July 03, 2004
Beth Lucille Wood O'Neil Begerow, age 92, of Ionia, went to walk with her Lord 
on Thursday, July 1, 2004.  She was born in Lyons to George and Edna 
(Livingston) Wood on Jan. 1, 1912.

She married William O'Neil in 1936; he preceded her in death in 1942.  In June 
of 1945 she married Floyd Begerow. Beth taught school in Ionia County and 
worked at Ionia AC Spark Plug where she met Floyd. At the time of her 
retirement, she was a psychiatric nurse at the Ionia State Hospital. She 
enjoyed living a Christian life and was a lifetime member of the Woodbury 
United Brethren Church. Beth loved teaching Sunday School and being with her 
church family. She also enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens. She loved 
animals, especially her many cats, and her companion cat, Ginger.

She is survived by her daughter; B. Kaye Rhoades; grandchildren, Robin, Kevin 
and Kerry McMillen, Chris Wasserman, Larry Rhoades, Linda Suda, Dale Begerow, 
Teresa Smith, Kris Carson, Kim Vanderheide, Kelly Haffner, Karen Wade; and all 
of their spouses; several great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives 
and friends. Beth was preceded in death by her husbands, William O'Neil and 
Floyd Begerow; parents, George and Edna; stepson, Dwight Begerow; 
stepdaughter, Bonnie Ferguson; and her wonderful caring son-in-law whom she 
adored, Dale Rhoades.

Visitation is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at 
the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.  Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in 
Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made 
to God's Kitchen of Grand Rapids, Mel Trotter Mission, or a charity of the 
donor's choice.


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