Mona A. Bevier

Mona A. Bevier, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2011. Born the second daughter to the late Alfred and Louise [St. Aubin] Albert on September 9, 1928 in Jackson, Mona was raised in Detroit and graduated from Immaculata High School. On June 14, 1947, she married the love of her life, Frank. G. Bevier. Together they raised four daughters, with the family enjoying virtually every summer camping and boating at Mullet Lake in Cheboygan, Michigan. Mona was a talented gardener and an avid Detroit Pistons fan. Her faith was an integral part of her life, and Mona served as a Eucharistic minister for many years at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. Mona began her career as a bookkeeper at Detroit Tap & Tool Company where she first became involved with computers and first acquired investment and accounting skills. Mona went on to serve the Royal Oak School District, where one of her numerous responsibilities was managing and investing funds. Mona was honored for her many accomplishments upon her retirement from Royal Oak Schools. She also served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Royal Oak Schools Credit Union. Mona retired in 1996 and followed a lifelong dream with her beloved husband Frank in relocating "up north" to Rogers City, Michigan. There Frank and Mona continued their boating passion from the Rogers City Marina. Mona quickly became immersed in local civic affairs and was a dedicated women's advocate. One of her proudest moments came when she led the Rogers City Women's Civic League in raising enough funds to purchase several AEDs [automated electronic defibrillators]. Mona had witnessed a woman suffer a cardiac arrest at the city park, where precious life-saving moments were lost waiting for EMS to arrive. Mona and one of her dear friends, a local pharmacist, were challenged to make a difference. Mona worked tirelessly and impassioned many others, succeeding in making a real difference in people's lives in Presque Isle County. Mona was subsequently honored as Women's Civic League Member of the Year in the State of Michigan. Mona enjoyed her family more than anything. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank. Mona is survived by her four daughters, Anne [Frank] Goin of Kentucky; Marguerite [Gerald] Doherty of Michigan; Dale [Jeff] Ryan of Florida; Julie [Scott] Drouillard of Michigan, and her sister Karen[Paul] Mirski of New Hampshire. In addition to Frank, Mona was predeceased by her dear siblings, Madeline, Gordon, and Delores, and leaves numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Mona dearly loved each and every one of her nine grandchildren: Nancy, Mark, Cindy, David, Robert, Kim, Jill, Brian, and Steven. And despite her many accomplishments, Mona was proudest of being the great grandmother of twelve: Vinnie, Anthony, Megan, Ashley, Abigail, Alyssa, Corie, Casey, Alex, Cameron, Connor, and Riley. May a wonderful loving woman and a truly great lady rest in peace.

Mona A. Bevier

September 9, 1928 - August 12, 2011