Patricia Beauchamp

Patricia Beauchamp

FLAT ROCK — Patricia Beauchamp, also known as “Pat,” passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 73 at her home in Flat Rock after a prolonged illness.

Pat was born on September 11, 1949, in Escanaba, Mich., to Frank and Mary (Rudden) Stoykovich. She graduated from Escanaba Area Schools in 1967 and was united in marriage to Jim Beauchamp from Flat Rock on August 31, 1968.

Pat was a dedicated public servant who served as the Escanaba Township clerk for over 34 years. Prior to this, she worked at The House of Ludington and the Bishop Noa Home. Pat was also an entrepreneur, running her own business, Pat’s Crafts and Gifts, where she sold her handmade ceramics and crafts.

Pat loved spending time outdoors, playing cards, hunting, and camping. She and her husband Jim enjoyed spending the winter months at their winter home in Florida. Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother who spent countless hours cheering on her children and grandchildren at their sporting events.

Pat is survived by her husband, Jim; four sons, Jim Jr. (fiance Julie Bell) of Gladstone, Kevin (Bridget) of Neenah, Wis., Dave (Jennifer) of Oscoda, Mich., Dan (Sara) of DeMotte, Ind.; one sister and four brothers, Gayle Stoykovich, Frank Stoykovich, Jr, John (Connie) Stoykovich, Steve (Lori) Stoykovich, Tom (Mitch) Stoykovich; eight grandchildren, JJ, Brittany, John, Brandon, Tyler, Riley, Jessica, Nick and five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Leo, Nathan, Amelia and Jaxten.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary, as well as her mother-in-law Agnes, father-in-law Bill, and granddaughter Lauren.

Family will receive friends on Monday, April 10, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock with Rev. Fr. Christian Flagstadt officiating.

A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Pat will be laid to rest in the Escanaba Township Cemetery in Flat Rock. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Beauchamp family.

Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer an online message of sympathy to the family.