Nancy Beckert
March 27, 1930 - June 26, 2025
Obituary
Nancy Kathleen Beckert, born March 27, 1930 to Marjorie (Abbott) Mullin and John
Phillip Mullin in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June
26, 2025 at the age of 95. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bruce on May
13, 2025. They were married 74 years. She is survived by daughters Linda Beckert,
Sandy Whitley (m. Phillip), Anne Beckert, son Eric Beckert (m. Nancy) and sister Susan
Rosen. Her daughter Carol Beckert (m. David Apsey) pre-deceased her in 2015. She
had 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Nancy graduated from high school in Sarnia, Ontario and went to Michigan State
University where she met her future husband Bruce Beckert. They were married in
1951. After raising 5 children, Nancy went back to college and graduated with honors
with a Bachelor's degree in History from Saginaw Valley State University.
Nancy worked for Saginaw Public Libraries well into her 80s. She loved her work and
was an avid reader and wrote many book reviews for the library. She was also a
volunteer at St Lukes Hospital, now Covenant Health. She was an active member of
Faith Lutheran Church, both with the alter guild and church choir.
Nancy always loved an adventure. Nancy and Bruce traveled to Scotland, Ireland,
Australia, New Zealand and England several times. They took several trips in the US
with Elder Hostel. Their love of hiking, nature and wildlife took them to Isle Royale
National Park every summer for over 50 years.
Nancy will be long remembered for her devotion to her family and kindness to her
friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nancy's honor may be made to Public Libraries of
Saginaw, 505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607.
A memorial service is planned for both Bruce and Nancy Beckert on August 30, 2025
at Faith Lutheran Church, 4432 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI at 2pm.
Phillip Mullin in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June
26, 2025 at the age of 95. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bruce on May
13, 2025. They were married 74 years. She is survived by daughters Linda Beckert,
Sandy Whitley (m. Phillip), Anne Beckert, son Eric Beckert (m. Nancy) and sister Susan
Rosen. Her daughter Carol Beckert (m. David Apsey) pre-deceased her in 2015. She
had 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Nancy graduated from high school in Sarnia, Ontario and went to Michigan State
University where she met her future husband Bruce Beckert. They were married in
1951. After raising 5 children, Nancy went back to college and graduated with honors
with a Bachelor's degree in History from Saginaw Valley State University.
Nancy worked for Saginaw Public Libraries well into her 80s. She loved her work and
was an avid reader and wrote many book reviews for the library. She was also a
volunteer at St Lukes Hospital, now Covenant Health. She was an active member of
Faith Lutheran Church, both with the alter guild and church choir.
Nancy always loved an adventure. Nancy and Bruce traveled to Scotland, Ireland,
Australia, New Zealand and England several times. They took several trips in the US
with Elder Hostel. Their love of hiking, nature and wildlife took them to Isle Royale
National Park every summer for over 50 years.
Nancy will be long remembered for her devotion to her family and kindness to her
friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nancy's honor may be made to Public Libraries of
Saginaw, 505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607.
A memorial service is planned for both Bruce and Nancy Beckert on August 30, 2025
at Faith Lutheran Church, 4432 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI at 2pm.
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Nancy and Bruce were valued members of Faith Evangelical Lutheran and both were such interesting and accomplished persons! (I first got to know Bruce when I admitted his mother to Luther Manor; he was a very attentive and faithful son.) Their long and strong marriage is an example to us all. We have no doubt they are enjoying the rewards of their faith in Christ. "Well done, good and faithful servants."