Charles Edward Beavers

And I Travel my last mile.

Just forget if you can,that I ever frowned

And remember only my smile.

Charles was born in Lansing, MI, and attended Laingsburg High School and graduated from MSU with a degree in History and Education.

After the death of his father in 1977 he, along with his brother Don, and his sisters took over the daily operation of the family owned Pine Hills Golf Course in Laingsburg.Today the course is owned and managed by his nephew Greg Beavers.

Chuck and Christine moved to East Lansing, residing in their home that was within walking distance of Spartan Stadium. They had season tickets to the football games and would be joined by friends and family at "their" tree on the banks of the Red Cedar. Chuck loved hearing the Spartan Marching band coming across the bridge and starting up the fight song as they approached the stadium .

Also known as Chas to many friends, he managed many golf outings and raffles for charities. He was the keeper of the football pools in the fall and in March he could be found with his friend Tom going crazy over the first few days of March Madness. Many weekend meals were shared with their friends along with hilarious games of Trivial Pursuit and Charades. Besides Spartan football he cheered on the Red Wings and saw his Cubs finally win the World Series.

In January of 2009 Chuck suffered the first of two strokes resulting in aphasia and paralysis. Through therapy, strength training and daily exercise he was able to find a level of independence. A second, more serious stroke in 2015, made his journey more difficult but he did not give up the fight. He could sit on the deck in the fall, wrapped in blankets, listing to the game on the radio and hear the cheering, or moans, from Spartan Stadium.

He loved watching historical documentaries especially those by Ric Burns. He greeted each morning with a smile and a wink and while he was now confined to a wheelchair he was up everyday and continued working with a therapist and trainer. He enjoyed watching his young grandchildren, three who were born after his first stroke. When they learned to walk they became the " pushers of the wheelchair" and while their Poppy was a little different he was always showered with hugs and kisses.

Over his lifetime Chuck had many roles and his friends and family will have different memories. But for those of us who were a part of the last chapter of his life we saw a strength of character emerge that was the defining years of his life. He faced his challenges with a smile or a kiss, never taking his frustrations out on others. He was a very sweet, kind and loving man who is greatly missed.

The family would like to thank Justin, who was not only Chucks strength trainer for over 12 years, but a friend and confidante. He kept Chuck on his feet even through the covid years when the gym was closed. We were very fortunate to have him in our lives.

Special thanks to our friend Tom who called Chuck and helped him relearn and speak the cities and nicknames of NFL teams. What a joy it was to hear Chuck speaking in those early months even if it was to make a wager, and our old and dear friend Bill, the best man at our wedding 42 years ago. He brought cherry pie and strawberry milkshakes to Chuck, two of his favorite food groups. For all the strangers we have met on this journey who held a door, gave a high five, spoke words of kindness and encouragement. Never underestimate how meaningful these gestures were to Chuck. There are so many people over the years that we cannot thank them all but as the days go on and memories return you are in our hearts.

Chuck is survived by his wife Christine Goodrick Beavers, his daughter and son in law, Lyn and Jeffrey Bowling and their children Bradley and Lyndsay Bowling; his daughter and son in law Holly and Joseph Corr and their children Xavier, Ellison and Caris. He is also survived by his sister Edith Watts, his sister and brother in law, Virginia and Lynn Cortright and his brother and sister in law Donald and Ingrid Beavers.

He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Arlene Beavers and his sister Helen Highfield.

A memorial service is pending.

Contributions in Chucks name may be made to Capitol Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River, Lansing,Mi 48906. Over the years he gave a home to many four footed friends who miss him and the treats he would share.