John A. Beaver, age 73, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at U.P. Health Systems Marquette.
John was born March 20, 1948, in Escanaba, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Moses) Beaver. He grew up near Indian Point and attended F.W. Good School in Nahma. He worked as a lumberjack in the woods before going to work in the roofing industry in Ohio for most of his life. He enjoyed going to the casino, attending his nieces and nephew’s sporting events, and working on cars.
John is survived by his siblings, Joe (Judy) Beaver, Eli Swope, and Yvonne Eastman, 19 nieces and nephews, 37 great nieces and nephews, 7 great-great nieces and nephews, and life-long friend Vernita Wesaw.
John is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Margaret Boatwright, sister Mary Zalewski, sister Cecelia Beaver, and brother William Swope.
Family will receive friends on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services honoring John will follow at 5:00 PM starting with Fr. Jamie Ziminski and ending with a drum ceremony led by Eric Halfaday and Ogeema Anziano.
Kathy Groleau Gunderman - Marenisco, Mi
My heartfelt sympathy to Johns family. So often thru the years I wondered how they were all doing. Rest In Peace John and please give Margaret and Mary a hug from one from their past!! God bless!!
Judy Beaver - Escanaba, Mi
There’s years of memories I could talk about but that’s what they are they are memories and they’re mine. I’m always going to miss you and I love you with all my heart. R.I.P. my friend.
Sheila - Cincinnati , Oh
I’ll always remember the rides, trips showing me where he worked. So many years of memories. Memories I’ll always savor. Memories that will keep me going. I love you and miss you Uncle John❤️