Janet J. Beaudry

Gladstone, MI

Janet J. Beaudry, age 90, of Gladstone, passed away Friday evening, November 4, 2022 at her home.

Janet was born on October 1,1932 in Gladstone, MI at her grandparents home, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtle (Trueblood) Miller.

Janet was raised in Marinette, WI but her heart was in Gladstone always finding time to visit her grandparents and after high school working at the local Red Owl where she met her future husband. When she married Bob Sr she became a full time Yooper.  Along with raising her family she worked various jobs including the Sliver Factory and the Red Owl in Escanaba.  Her favorite and most rewarding positions were at the Covenant Church in Gladstone.  This is where she found her true calling and lifelong friendships that she treasured with all her heart.  Starting off as the Janitorial Technician working tirelessly, she set the standard for others to follow.  She was the go-to person with the can-do attitude.  As the Church Secretary she was a wealth of historical knowledge, day to day information, always organized and ready for any situation. She was known in the church for her loving hugs, warm hand shakes and open heart.

Some of her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and sewing. She was an incredible baker.  For many years she made and sold cakes from her home.

She was an avid horseshoe player and a member of a local horseshoe league.  Traveling the UP and Wisconsin circuits, winning trophies and medals. Back in the day, she loved to ride her bicycle to Escanaba, White Fish and Rapid River.  She rollerbladed and caught the walking bug, walking with the ladies whenever time was available.

She loved her family and her community.  Always involved, always lending a helping hand.

Janet is survived by her children: Marie (Bruce) Fudala, Marlene (Bob) Casey, Marilyn (Michael) Shandonay, Robert Jr. (Christine) Beaudry and Myra Acevedo.  Grandchildren: Nicole, Aimee, Eric, Arlene, Bobby, Megan, Erin, Chelsea, Joshua, Emma, Andre’ and several great grandchildren.

In addition to her Parents and Husband, Janet is preceded in death by: her sisters Arleen Langer, Lois Ferguson and brothers Thomas Miller, Loren Miller.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Covenant Church Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the United Evangelical Covenant Church in Gladstone. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until Noon with the funeral service starting at Noon. A luncheon will follow in the church hall.