William “Bill” Beveridge

Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died April 23, 2023
William “Bill” Beveridge, age 90, of Escanaba passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Bill was born August 29, 1932 in Isabella, Michigan, the son of William and Estelle (McLeod) Beveridge. He was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School. He was united in marriage to Constance “Connie” Hart on December 1, 1951 at the All Saints Church in Gladstone. He became a Police Officer for the City of Escanaba in 1956. He worked for 36 years, retiring as Captain in 1992. Following retirement, Bill and Connie spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, where they could follow the Chicago Cubs during spring training.  Bill was a member of the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish. He loved spending time with his family, going to camp, telling “cop” stories and  reliving his years as a police officer. He look forward to his Wednesday lunches at the Family Inn with his retired law enforcement friends and also enjoyed attending and supporting Eskymo sporting events.
Bill is survived by his children, Shirley Webber, Pat (Bob) LaFave, Vicky (Dave) Axford, Mike (Karin) Beveridge and Wendy Swille all of Escanaba and Mark (Carol) Beveridge of New Berlin, WI; 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and one on the way; 3 great-great grandchildren; his sisters, Joan Jacobsen, Audrey (Ray) Gonsowski, Mary (Mark) Elder and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, parents, brother, Prentiss, sister, Lynn, 2 sons-in-law and twin great grandsons, Elijah and Ethan Hires.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 2 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. The Escanaba Public Safety will conduct a “Final Call Out” at 2:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 PM at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Bill will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

8 Tributes for “William “Bill” Beveridge”

    I will forever remember your loud, boisterous personality. Everyone knew when you were in the station!! You taught me how to play Buck-Up and loved to take my quarters when I lost. I will forever remember with fondness working with you when I dispatched at ESPD. I am sure that after giving Connie huge hugs, you wandered over to the Buck-Up table in the sky and sat down with your old pals for another round. Rest in Peace, my friend.

    Thanks for your years of service and a steady hand and level head for those of us in law enforcement! Rest in peace, you’ve earned it.

    My condolences to all of Bill’s family. His mom and my grandfather, Louie, were siblings and I lived next door to his in-laws. Al and Aggie Hart. RIP, Bill.

    Great man! He was a great boss to work for 10+ years at Public Safety. Always served the City of Escanaba with the best police and fire services imaginable. I knew him to be a wonderful father and a great Eskymo Fan! Thanks Bill for being a good supervisor, citizen, family man, Esky fan, and last but not least, a counselor and friend to me in many circumstances. I will never forget you! RIP

    Captain Beveridge, Your influence has shaped me for 30 plus years. You were fair and firm when the situation called for either of those. I enjoyed my time working for you. Your legacy is instilled into your children, who are among the finest people I know, and your grandchildren who have followed your career path. RIP

    Condolences to Mike, Mark and all of you in the extended Beverage family. I remember well his booming voice at Eskymo basketball games and appreciated his service as a police officer and helping me once as a Boy Scout to earn a safety merit badge. RIP

    Our sincere condolences to Bill’s entire family. He was a very nice guy that my wife and I would see often enjoying a meal at the Family Inn. Shirley, Vicky, Mike, and Mark, I’ve known you four for years. Your dad has earned his wings and I’m sure he’s with your Mom soaring high!

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