Beverly Jean Regts

Beverly Jean Regts of Cadillac passed away Saturday morning, June 29, 2024, at her home, after an extensive and courageous battle with cancer. She was 68 years old. Bev was born November 19, 1955, in Zeeland, Michigan to William J. and Anna Mae (Driesenga) Aukeman. On July 23, 1977, she married John M. Regts who preceded her in death on November 18, 2001. Bev’s life was a testament to the power of meaningful relationships, steadfast faith, inner reflection, and a commitment to being present and intentional in all of life’s endeavors. In 1973, Bev graduated from Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Biology degree from Calvin College in 1977. Bev worked as a laboratory technician at Medical Arts (which became Great Lakes Family Care) before working at Life Skills in Cadillac. She then worked at Mercy Hospital, which is now Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Her unwavering dedication and camaraderie left a lasting mark on her colleagues. In her passing, we remember Bev as an earnest and faithful follower of Jesus, whose unwavering commitment to her spiritual journey was a guiding light to all who knew her. She was a longtime member of Cadillac Christian Reformed Church, and served in many capacities there. Bev was involved with a women’s Bible study for many years, enjoyed fellowship as a member of the Monday Morning Bookies group, served as a church deacon, and offered her assistance in several church committees. Bev enjoyed traveling, skiing and golfing with friends. Her heartfelt empathy, deep thoughtfulness, and profound devotion to her loved ones was evident in every valued friendship. Bev, a beacon of love and support, left an indelible mark on her family through her unwavering commitment and boundless affection. She is survived by children: Jennifer Waddell (and Ruben Avilla) of Cadillac, Gregory (and Brittany) Regts of Spain, Benjamin (and Brittany) Regts of California; grandchildren: Rowyn, Landon, Sebastian, Cosette, Clementine, Delano, and Collin; siblings: Wanda (and Roger) Izenbaard of Byron Center, Wendell Aukeman of Hudsonville, Amy Caries of Mississippi; in-laws: Mary Regts, Carol Sprock, and Brenda Regts. In addition to her parents and husband, Bev was preceded in death by her brother Stephan Aukeman, and in-laws: Gerald Regts, David Regts, Glen Regts and Glen Sprock. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church in Cadillac with Pastor Jan Jasperse officiating. Friends may meet the family at 9:00 a.m. for visitation prior to the service. Her final resting place will be Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan Cadillac Chapter. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Beverly Jean Regts

November 19, 1955 - June 29, 2024