Louise A. Beauchamp, age 89, of Escanaba, passed away on Friday April 7, 2023, at her home.
Louise was born on November 16, 1933, in Escanaba, the daughter of Joseph and Bernadette (Pepin) Chouinard. Louise was united in marriage to Kenneth Beauchamp on February 14, 1953. Together, they spent many wonderful years before Kenneth’s passing in August of 2020. Louise was a devoted parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock.
Louise is survived by her children, Dennis (Jan) Beauchamp, James (Pam) Beauchamp, Judith (Dennis) Mutz, Patrick (Addie) Beauchamp, Theresa (Archie) Malechek, and Geraldine Thayer. She is also survived by brothers George (Sue) Chouinard, Marvin (Maryann) Chouinard, and Ronald (Cathy) Chouinard, sister Kathleen (Joe) Frasch, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Beauchamp, her parents Joseph and Bernadette Chouinard, daughter Marlene (Keith) Smiltneek, brother Emil (Ruth) Chouinard, and sisters Arlene Haglund, Clarabell Chouinard, and Loretta Robitaille.
Family will receive friends on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mass of Christian Burial honoring Louise will be held at 2 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Louise will be laid to rest in the Escanaba Township Cemetery.
Donna Pepin - Escanaba, MI
I’m so sorry to see of Mrs.Beauchamp passing She was so sweet while we were living in the same area.And even when I would see her shopping through the years. My thoughts are with her family.Donna(Lantagne)Pepin
Jo Rust - Escanaba, Mi
Louise was a cherished resident in the Bishop Noa Home Apartments. Her apartment was a tribute to her artistic nature .. her paintings, crochet and knit pieces were in each room. Always volunteering, she served in all areas of Bishop Noa, assisting wheelchair residents and helping with handicraft projects in the nursing unit. Recently, she organized a cribbage group in the apartments. She will be remembered also for her enjoyment of jigsaw puzzles, and spent hours at a table in the dining area reserved for “her” current puzzle. Her sweet nature and kindness will be remembered, and we will miss the Alexa music in the hallway, Louise. Love from jo
Sally Young - Cornell, MI
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed Louise at Holy Family Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was very talented and taught us many different stitches. A very kind and loving person. We will miss her laugh and “go get em” attitude.
JC - Escanaba, MI
I’m thankful that I have had the opportunity to get to reconnect with you in the last few years. The time we had together will be cherished. I am going to miss visiting you at Bishop Noa. The wisdom and insight you have shared is absolutely priceless. I will miss our time talking about craft projects we were currently working on, sharing new recipes, your endless patience for showing me how to crochet the same stitch 900 times, the deep conversations about God’s grace and love for us all, and the encouragement you provided for me to grow into my best self. Thank you for being supportive, non judgemental, nurturing, and loving unconditionally. I hope God may bless this world with more people like you. Rest in peace and I hope to see you in Heaven one day.
I love you, Gram.
B Beauchamp - Menominee , Mi
Always enjoyed the Beauchamp Christmas parties and sitting down with Grandma and playing spades, game after game or good old games of Boggle, the wild moments of white elephant gift time! The backyard felt like miles long as a child. Will be missed greatly but she is reunited happily with Grandpa Ken!
Ardith - Escanaba, Mi
I enjoyed getting to know Louise and Ken when we went square dancing years ago. They were a lovely couple and she was always so caring and kind. She will be missed. ArdithAa