Diane M. Beauchamp

Diane M. Beauchamp, age 69 of Caspian, MI died Saturday April 11, 2009 at her home. Born: June 27, 1939 in Gaastra, MI The daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Clucas) Rivard attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1957. She was the owner of Taxes Plus of Iron County for 25 years. Diane married Maurice Lee Beauchamp on March 15, 1958 at the First Presbyterian Church of Iron River and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2008. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church of Iron River where she served as an Elder Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. She was also a 4-H leader for many years and was the original founder of Save a Heart Drive. She loved to sew and knit, but her greatest passion and joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Maurice Son, Kevin (Renee) Beauchamp of Iron River Daughters, Kim (John) Morgan of Cary, NC Kelly (Doug) Tomasoski of Gaastra Brother, Bruce Rivard of Caspian Sister, Gail (Don) Jenicek of Washburn, WI Eight grandchildren Nieces and nephews Visitation: Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church , Iron River. Memorial Service: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Iron River with Pastor Dawn Treado-Green to officiate. Interment; Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River The family suggest memorial donations to the following charities: Save a Heart Drive, P.O. Box 50, Caspian, MI 49915 or the Iron County Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 45, Iron River, MI 49935. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Diane M. Beauchamp, please visit our flower store.