Beverly Ann Iott

Beverly Ann Iott, 76, of Traverse City, died peacefully at Hospice House on August 15, 2012, surrounded by her family.
Surviving Bev are her children Dennis (Dawn) of Kalkaska, Karen Fischer (Randy) of Ottawa Lake, Melanie Vergote (Charley) of Kalkaska, Cathie Rourke (Paul) of Bloomfield Hills, Gina Gallihugh (Ron) of Sterling, Virginia, Sheri (Gordon Sly) of Grand Rapids, Greg (Bonnie) of Kalkaska and Chris (Amanda) of Jackson as well as her beloved friend/former husband, Ralph. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and her sister Scharis Nyburg (Don) and brother Bob Brown (Jean).
She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Wadsworth and her father, Ernest Hills.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at New Hope Community Church in Acme. A celebration of Bev's life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 19, at New Hope, with a luncheon to follow. A private burial will be held.
Memorials may be directed to Detroit Cristo Rey, a college-prep high school for economically disadvantaged students, or Munson Hospice House of Traverse City.
Bev will be remembered for the love she had for her family, friends and God … and for her oatmeal bread.