Beatrice Arlene Van Eck Obituary

The memory of Beatrice Arlene Van Eck (Traverse City, Michigan), who passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Heest and Marie Van Heest; her son Timothy (Doris); and her siblings, William, Jacob, Marvin, Joanne and Helene.

She is survived by: her husband Arthur; her children, Barbara (Myrna Johnson), Arthur W. (Jane) and Mary Knox (Mikel); her great grandchild Peter Andrew Keller; and her grandchildren, Kristin Gose, Philip Arthur Keller, Jeff Knox, Eduard Benjamin Keller, Alexander James Keller, Willem Van Eck and Nathan Van Eck.

Contributions in memory of Bea may be directed to: Friends of the Fife Lake Public Library Writing the Next Chapter Capital Campaign PO Box 254 Fife Lake, MI 49633.