Patsy Tyree
June 16, 1934 – Oct. 3, 2026
Patsy Tyree, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at The Brook Assisted Living in West Branch, Mich.
Born on June 16, 1934, in Midland, Mich., she was the daughter of Edward C. and Olith E. (Scott) Stephens of West Branch.
Patsy graduated from West Branch High School in 1952 and attended Ferris State College, where she studied pharmacology.
On Sept. 29, 1956, Patsy married Gene G. Tyree in Bay City. Together they built a life centered on family and the joy of the outdoors. Patsy enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting with her family. She, along with her husband Gene, were the proud owner/operators of the first Sears Catalog store in West Branch. She loved to crochet, was a gifted pianist and singer, and was a member of Job’s Daughters International and the Pleasant Hill Club for many years. During retirement, she enjoyed working summers on Mackinac Island and winters in Florida with her husband.
Patsy is survived by her children, son David Tyree of Cary, N. C.; her daughter, Janet Moore of Ankeny, Iowa, and her son, Bruce (Nancy) Tyree of West Branch.
She was also the proud grandmother to David Tyree II, Jeannette (Robert) Cawthorne, Kalie (Luke) Gascho, and Shannon Tyree. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Jackson, Tobias, William, Eliza, and Lenny.
Patsy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Tyree in 2024. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her and by those whose lives were brightened by her presence.
Visitation took place on Thursday., Oct. 8, at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. The funeral took place on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Life Choices Resource Center in West Branch.
Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com.
Beverly Anne Girardot
May 10, 1936 – Oct. 5, 2026
Beverly Ann Girardot passed away on Oct. 5, 2026, in Standish, Mich., at the age of 90. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., to Felix and Gertrude (Fisher) Wroubel.
Beverly was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her family was most important to her, and she always took loving care of all of us. She is remembered fondly for the wonderful food she made and the meals she served. No one ever went hungry when she was around.
Beverly is survived by her daughter, Karen Girardot of Grand Blanc, and her son, Larry and his wife, Nancy, of Lake City, as well as nine grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and her sons, John, Jim and David.
Family and friends are invited to Holy Family Catholic Church, 402 West Peters Road, West Branch, on Saturday, Oct. 10. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., with Mass at 11 a.m. Please join the family for a luncheon following Mass in the church hall.
Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com