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Wally Lee Beeman

June 17, 1961 — September 19, 2022

Ovid

     Wally Lee Beeman, age 61, of Ovid, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of his Savior, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, MI, at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, with Jeremy Wittwer officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 4-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid.

     Wally was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 17, 1961, the son of Herbert Jr. and Sharon (Case) Beeman.  He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1979, where he pursued his love for all things mechanical.  On December 8, 2019, Wally married Christine Kay Koski Cross at Owosso Church of Christ. They attended the Owosso Church of Christ.

     While in high school, Wally began working the family farm. He enjoyed crop farming and raising cattle. The farm is where he developed his mechanical skills. He liked to fix cars and old tractors. He also had his own shop and worked for Michigan Cat for the last 25 years.

     He could never sit still; he always needed to be doing something. He enjoyed hiking, kayaking and camping. Wally had a gift for home renovations and building. He remodeled several homes for family. During his illness he would watch YouTube videos when he wasn't able to do things himself.  Wally was always looking for the next "good deal."

     He is survived by his wife Christine; son Samuel Beeman of Owosso, MI; step-son Anthony (Sierra Benner) Cross of Elkhart, IN; three grandchildren: Paiycen, Kieran, and Lain; brother John (Marsha) Beeman, and two nieces: Kathryn and Emily.  He was preceded in death by his mother Sharon O'Dell, father Herbert Beeman, Jr. and grandparents Herbert and Marguerite Beeman, Sr.

     Memorials may be made to Owosso Church of Christ, 2005 S M-52, Owosso, MI 48867. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, September 22, 2022

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Smith Family Funeral Homes Ovid

232 E. Oak Street , Ovid, MI 48866

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Funeral Service

Friday, September 23, 2022

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Owosso Church of Christ

2005 S M-52, Owosso, MI 48867

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Burial

Friday, September 23, 2022

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Middlebury Township Cemetery

8700 W Krouse Rd, Ovid, MI 48866

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