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Beverly Stayer Obituary

Stayer, Beverly Mrs. Beverly J. Stayer (Rose) age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday December 4th, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband John. Surviving are; children: Gwen (Tom) Hart, John Stayer, Carolyn (Dana) Sutterfield and Teresa (Mike) Fortier; grandchildren: Nick and Kim Hart; Michael, Sara, Ashley and Dana Sutterfield; Michelle and Jake Fortier, great grandchildren: Lilly and Ezera Sutterfield. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2022.

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Penny Wade

February 16, 2023

I worked with Beverly , she was the sweetest lady. Condolences to her family. RIP dear lady.
Penny Wade Rapistan retiree.

Mary Suzanne Christensen

December 9, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Beverly was a wonderful person, a good friend , and she will be dearly missed .Sending my love and prayers to the whole family.

Renee´ Kluting

December 8, 2022

My sincere condolences to all of you. Spent time with Beverly and immediately bonded with her, such a beautiful person. Glad to have known her. Prayers to all!

Teresa Fortier

December 6, 2022

My mother was an inspiration and role model to her children. Raising 4 children on her own and watching her go through her own struggles with grace has made me become a better woman, and most importantly a better mother. She was my best friend and I am going to miss all the times we shared together. Simple things like going for ice cream and car rides made her the happiest. I find comfort in knowing that she´s home now and Heaven has gained a very special angel. A piece of my heart broke the day you left us, but I know someday I will see you again. Until then, I love you and miss you eternally, Mom.

Ashley Sutterfield

December 6, 2022

Ezra, Lilly and Aloy loved their great grandma very much, she was an amazing woman and an amazing grandmother. We will love and miss you forever, I couldn't have asked for a better grandmother to grow up with.

Ashley Sutterfield

December 6, 2022

Ezra, Lilly and Aloy were blessed to have such an amazing great grandmother, and I was blessed to have her as my grandmother. We will think about you every day grandma, we love you so much

Betty Wilson

December 6, 2022

John I am so sorry I didn't mean to slight you and I am praying for strength for you and everyone

Betty Wilson

December 5, 2022

John I am so sorry I was not thinking clearly I am praying for you also

Betty Wilson

December 5, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of Beverly she was beautiful soul and I worked with her and had the privilege of taking a trip with her and to Gwen Carolyn and Teresa and all of her loved ones I am praying for strength and God bless and keep you all

Jim Galanis

December 5, 2022

I've known Beverly for 50 years, when we first met in 1972, later becoming my sister-in-law when I married her sister Janet in 1987. I was an only child, and As I told her over the years, I considered her my "sister." We were very close and we each had a mutual respect for each other. Whenever Janet & I took a day trip we included Beverly. We never thought of her as three being a crowd but part of us. Widowed at 39, never remarrying, having worked at K-Mart & Rapistan, she raised her now adult children, all becoming model citizens and devoted to their mother. Having one malady after another in her life time, she kept on going. A devout Christian, she was true to her religion. "Sis," well done as you are and will be missed by those you leave behind, eternally remembered. "With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Your servant where there is no pain, nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting."

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