Bea was born July 2, 1932 in Brookfield, Wisc. The 5th of 7 children to Minnie and Herb Jenkins.
She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Pauline Hirth & Frances Adams; brothers, Joseph, Robert & Herb; and her husband, Max.
She is survived by their 3 sons: LCDR Dave Otis USN ret MI, CDR Phil (Sue) Otis USNR ret MD, and CAPT Jim (Mary) Otis USN ret MI. Grandchildren: Mary Beth, Steve, Becky, Pete, James, Caroline; and 13 great-grandchildren. Brother: Rod Hagenbuch, MI. Sister-in-law: Judy Hagenbuch, MI. Many nieces & nephews, and cousins.
