Velva Lee DeWachter

Velva “Bev” Lee (Navarre) DeWachter – Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Aunt, Friend, Confidant and Matriarch. Born September 7th, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, she has entered into the loving and protected arms of our Lord on May 23rd, 2018, while living in Saint James City, Florida. Preceded in death by her proud husband of 27 years, Arthur L. DeWachter, father William Navarre, and mother Virgie (Smalley) Poore, she graduated from Monroe High School in 1953. Bev was a very successful business woman where she spent decades as a medical transcription professional. She was an avid card player and also enjoyed cooking, reading, billiards, swimming, and spending time with family and friends. Nothing brightened her day more than seeing the smiles of her children and grandchildren whom she loved immensely. Bev is survived by six children including daughters Vickie & Jim Allen (Stewart) of Flat Rock, MI, Lee Ann & Tim Shallow (Stewart) of Saint James City, FL, Cindy Ellison (Clemons) of Monroe, MI, Laura & Robert Vining (Clemons) of Monroe, MI, and sons Mark & Sheila Stewart of Vero Beach, FL, and Jack & Sue Clemons of Saint Michael, MN; sister Rose Allore (Kinney) of Monroe, MI; and numerous nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandbaby. The family will host a private memorial service and dinner in Florida before she is laid to rest in Palm Bay, Florida. We would ask that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be considered in support of Hope Hospice of Cape Coral, Fl. (Hope Hospice - Development Department, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL. 33908)