Hendrie, Beatrice L. Beatrice L. Hendrie, age 92 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2007 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Bea was born on July 9, 1915 in Dayton Center, Newaygo County to Edward M. and Elizabeth (Pelkey) Howard and later married Maver Guy Hendrie on October 18, 1937 in Fremont. Maver preceded her in death on September 16, 1959. Bea has been a lifelong resident of the Fremont area where she had worked at the Gerber Products Company in Fremont for many years until her retirement in 1984. Bea was a charter member of the Women of the Moose in Fremont where she was the oldest living member, having been a member for over 65 years. Bea had been a Gray Lady for several years and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She had enjoyed gardening and playing cards and enjoyed traveling with the Widows and Orphans Traveling Club. She is survived by her children, Claude (Pat) Hendrie of Fremont; Karen (Gary) Lobdell of Big Rapids; her son-in-law, Tom Bergklint of Fremont; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; her sisters, Joyce (Vernon) Brant of Fremont; Louise Cosens of Belding; brother-in-law, Don (Kathy) Hendrie of Lakewood Club; sister-in-law, Anna Mae Clum of Marne; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maver; her daughters, Marcia Hendrie and Linda Bergklint; sisters, Lois Church and Dorothy Howard; brothers, William, Clayton, Leon, Charles, Raymond, Gordon. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 25, 2007 from the Crandell Funeral Home with Pastor Carolin Spragg of the Fremont United Methodist Church presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may consider the Newaygo Medical Care Facility for memorial contributions in memory of Bea. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence of Beatrice Hendrie on-line Dear Karen and Claude. I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person. I enjoyed my conversations with her while "tracking down" addresses for class reunions every few years. Jerry Woodring Posted 8/22/2007 Phil Deur Posted 8/23/2007 To the family of Beatrice Hendrie. We offer our Prayers to all of you, this is a very emotional time of anyone's life, and we know it will take time to heal, but just know that our Heavenly Father has her in his arms, and she is so happy now. Sincerely, Jim & Judy Smith Posted 8/23/2007 Claude and Family~ My deepest sympathy to the family. Bea was a good woman and neighbor. always had a laugh or two.. She will be missed but remembered. Prayers to you at this time of loss in the family. We shall meet again ! Cindie Hayward-Simmonds May God Bless & keep you & cause His face to shine upon you & give you peace! Cindie Posted 8/23/2007 Dear Karen and Gary, Thanks for notifying us of your mom's passing. You are in our prayers. ~Blessings, Tom and Jan Tanis Posted 8/24/2007 Dear Karen, Claude, Tom and families, I was trying to recall with fond memories how many years we were all neighbors and realized it has been over 50. On behalf of the STRATTON families, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Marie Stratton Diana Humm and Gordy Judy Nadeau-Zerr and Jerry Judy Nadeau- Zerr Posted 8/24/2007 Karen and family So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing but she is in a better place now and enjoying visiting and playing cards with all her friends. We had good times at your home and mine during high school years and have many great memories of your Mom, she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Sally Dickinson Carbine Posted 8/24/2007 To the family of Beatrice Hendrie., Our condolences go out to your family in your time of need. The Batchelor Family Posted 8/27/2007