Johanna Catharene Beeman

Johanna Catharene VanAsperen-Beeman was born on December 5, 1929, in Curtisville, Michigan, the daughter of John and Geraldine (Pierce) McMillen.

Johanna worked as an Artist and Custom Picture Framer at Framing by Johanna.  She also worked as an Ambassador for Gerontology Network and taught art classes in Nursing Homes.

She married Elliott VanAsperen on June 19, 1948, and they enjoyed 48 years together until his death in 1996. She then married Leonard Beeman on June 15, 2002, who passed away in 2012.

Johanna was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church her entire life.  Hobbies included all arts and crafts, especially painting, sewing, reading, genealogy, puzzles and music (playing the piano).  Even in her 90s she searched the internet regularly for information. She was an amazing cook and baker and could make something delicious to feed a crowd seemingly out of nothing.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Geraldine McMillen, siblings, Geraldine (Jack) Neuman and Harry (Marilyn) McMillen; husbands Elliott VanAsperen and Leonard Beeman, daughter Cheri Hickey and sons-in-law Sam Washington and Dave Linsea.

She is survived by daughters Debra (Brett) Savage, Teryn (Kim) Sloan, Lori Linsea; stepchildren Kim Washington, Laurel (Bill) Korreck, Nancy (Bill) Richards and Bruce Beeman; grandchildren Anika, Jennifer (Jason), Sara (Tony), Lara (Dannie), Samantha (Chris), Justin (Andrea), Rebecca (Bryce), Chavez (Brenda), Breana (Andrew), Kortney (Josh), Chad, Joshua, Theresa, Eric, Jason, Erin, 35 greatgrandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren, many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and her dear friend Jill Barry.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.