Marilyn Lois Beals

September 15, 1931 - October 15, 2017

Marilyn Lois Beals, 86, of Fife Lake passed away October 15, 2017 in Traverse City, MI. She was born September 15, 1931 in Muskegon, MI to William and Christine (Merten) Cady. Marilyn graduated from St. Jean Baptiste Catholic School. On February 3, 1951 she married Derl W. Beals in Muskegon. Marilyn worked briefly for Norge while her husband was in the Army in Korea. She then dedicated her remaining years as a homemaker. Marilyn enjoyed reading, puzzles, knitting, embroidering and canning. She enjoyed and had a special bond with Emma, Tom’s Pomeranian. Marilyn also had been a member of the St. Aloysius Altar Society and Diebert club in her early years. In 1960 Derl and Marilyn moved to their home in Fife Lake. Together they raised four children that survive her; Carol (Ted) Tyler of Muskegon, John (Donna) of Lake City, Dianne (Richard) Jones of Gardena, CA, and Tom of Traverse City; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Derl, and sister Delores Link. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. A burial will take place Wednesday October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Garfield Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.