David H. Beaudoin
September 12, 1952 – April 17, 2024
David Harold Beaudoin, 71, of McMillan, shrugged off his earthly suit on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home following a long battle with cancer and not one to display his pain and discomfort. When asked how he was doing, he would often reply, “I’m still here.” David was born September 12, 1952 in St. Ignace, son of the David Beaudoin and Nona Goldwood Fraleigh.
In 1959, after the ferries crossing the Straits were no more, his Dad relocated Dave and his siblings to Rexton. David’s father transferred to MDOT and waited for the Engadine garage to be built before moving the family to Engadine where he was raised and a 1971 graduate of Engadine High School.
On July 15, 1971, Dave enlisted into the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on July 5, 1973, attaining the rank of Specialist Fourth Class.
Following his honorable discharge, Dave found employment in Pontiac with Sam Allen junkyard, staying with his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and David. Some days it took two full showers to get off the dust from the welders that were deconstructing autos to just pieces.
Upon returning to the Upper Peninsula, he started classes to become a certified electrician, eventually working at the Louisiana Pacific Corp. for several years, retiring due to his declining health.
Dave treated himself to a Harley Davidson motorcycle which he was proud of and jokingly referred to his Dad’s Gold Wing motorcycle as an “old man’s bike”. Dave and his brother Ron could often be found on the Fox River just feeding the fish and on occasion, would reel in a few keepers. He was active with son, Brandon, on the motocross circuit, serving as Brandon’s mechanic during competitions.
Dave was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Daisy Cornell, and paternal grandparents, Oliver and Anna Beaudoin.
Survivors include his siblings Linda (David) Livermore of Garnet, Cheryl Young of Las Vegas, Nevada, Diana Davis of Newberry, Ron (Sharon) Beaudoin of Newberry, Lana (Dennis) Danielson of Moran and Teri (Roger) Sherbrook of McMillan; son Brandon and daughter Lyndee; grandchildren Ava, Alia, Weston, Stella, and Bruno; nieces Sheila Fosdick, Nona Sanders, Angela Schultz and Arianna Price; nephews Scott, Dave and Andy Livermore, John and Mike Smithson, Trenton Westfall and Tim Maki.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Dave will be held Saturday May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Rexton Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor J.D. Livermore officiating. Interment will take place at the Caffey Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Patricia M. Shimmens
September 25, 1947 – April 11, 2024
Patricia was born September 25, 1947 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where she lived most of her life. She married Robert Shimmens on September 23, 1978. Robert and Patricia lived and worked in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan but moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin after retirement. She departed this life on April 11, 2024.
Patricia was a kind, caring, and loving mother, wife, sister and daughter. She loved hosting large family dinners and was happiest when the family was together. She enjoyed reading and spending time near Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Most of all she loved her husband and many dauschunds.
Surviving family members include her husband Robert -Oshkosh, daughter Christina Savoie and son Robert Peltier (Paula) – Sault Ste. Marie, grandsons Timothy Peltier – Las Vegas and Joseph Garber – Chicago, great grandson Dominic Peltier of Sault Ste. Marie, sister Susan Streeter (Cecil) of Oshkosh, nephews Carl (Stephanie) Streeter – Erie, Co and Eric (Kristen) Streeter -Mahomet, IL, great nephews Matthew Streeter-Erie, CO and Grant Rexroat-Indianapolis, IN and great niece Meredith Streeter-Erie, CO.
Patricia was preceded in death by parents Rexford and Marie Briggs.
Patricia graduated from Sault Area High School in 1965 and throughout her career served in a variety of roles. She always worked hard and strived to improve her skills and broaden her knowledge base. She retired in September 2008 from her role as Executive Director of Sault Ste. Marie Housing Commission. Throughout the years she held a variety of positions in professional organizations such as NARO and BPW, as well as serving a term as Sault Ste. Marie City Commissioner. During her career she was honored to receive the ATHENA award, a national award recognizing her role in mentoring young professional women.
Patricia was a member of Sault Ste. Marie First Church of Christ and had found a new congregation at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh since moving to the area.
Celebrations of Life and prayer services will be held May 11, 2024 at 11am at Oakhaven Church, 2175 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54956 and August 20 at 11am at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in honor of Patricia be directed to Chippewa County Animal Shelter or Soo Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie or the local charity of your choice.
Keith Clark Edmondson
February 14, 1955 – April 14, 2024
Keith Clark Edmondson, 69, of McMillan, died Sunday, April 14, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan-Petoskey.
Born February 14, 1955 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Keith H. and Marguerite (Wood) Edmondson, K.C. was a graduate of LoyNorrix High School in Kalamazoo.
A 35 year resident of Kalamazoo, K.C. was employed as a welder on the Alaskan pipeline and later at Checker Motors. He was a lifelong home renovator. K.C. later moved to Bangor where he owned and operated a cattle farm for 20 years. In 2020, K.C. and his wife, Roberta, moved to the McMillan area where he has been residing. His hobbies included sculpting art from found materials, landscaping, stonework and riding motorcycles.
Survivors include his loving wife, Roberta, of McMillan; siblings Kris (Bill) Paddock of Denver, Colorado, Bob (Noreen) Edmondson of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and John (Margarita) Edmondson of Charles Town, West Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
“We shouldn’t grieve – we should be confident that K.C. now has a much happier existence.
All that was K.C. still exists only the physical body that carried him around is gone. No matter what – all of our lives continue on, hopefully with each new experience we gain knowledge and valuable insight to make our own existence worthwhile.”
Per request, cremation services were accorded with no public services scheduled.
Memorials may be directed to Newberry Area Ministerial Association (NAMA), P.O. Box 443, Newberry, Mich. 49868 in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
