Mary E. Behymer

Mary Elizabeth Behymer of East Lansing, MI passed away peacefully in her apartment at The Marquette on October 10, 2011. Born to Phillip and Mary Seitz in 1917 in the Cincinnati, OH area, she was 94 years old.

Mary wed Frederick W. Behymer, Sr. on New Year’s Eve in 1939, and they were married for 59 years until his death in 1997, having raised three sons and a daughter.

   Mary and Fred lived in Cincinnati and Detroit before moving to East Lansing in 1945 where they would live out the remainder of their lives. Later in life, they would winter at their home in South Daytona Beach, FL. While Fred worked as a sales representative for Dubois Chemical Company, Mary was active in Lansing area social and community affairs. Fred and Mary were members of Walnut Hills Country Club and, for over 60 years, the Country Club of Lansing. In addition to her civic activities, Mary was an ardent gardener as well as being known for her culinary skills.

Mary was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church of East Lansing.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and her son, Thomas. She is survived by her son Fred Behymer, Jr. and daughter-in-law Camey Behymer of East Lansing, daughter Jill Leveque and son-in-law Tim Leveque of Hilton Head Island, SC, and son Jack Behymer and daughter-in-law Debbie Behymer of Chandler, AZ. Mary also leaves five grandchildren, including Krista Fusaro of Maricopa, AZ, Courtney Hutton of Louisville, CO, Fred Behymer III of Cleveland, OH, Ryan Leveque of Charleston, SC and Spencer Behymer of Chandler, AZ as well as five great-grandchildren including Jaclyn Fusaro, Ryder and Taggart Hutton and Ava and Noah Behymer.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mary will then be laid to rest next to her husband at Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Susan Brewster
October 14, 2011 at 11:54 am

I loved your Mom so much .. I always told her she was the “party girl” at the Marquette. She was always so excited to see me and so good to all the other resident,s especially my Mom. I appreciated all her kindness so much.. I feel luckey to have been able to get to know her and hear some of the stories of her amazing life.. She raised the most wonderful children and was so proud of you all. With much love and sincere sympathy for your loss, Susie

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Melissa Walker
October 14, 2011 at 5:48 pm

My deepest sympathies go out to all of you! Mary was such a sweetheart & always a joy to care for! She was always so kind to us girls & to all of the other residents at the Marquette. She loved it when we brought our kids in to visit & was always eager to find some kind of goodies to give them! I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll never forget Mary! Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers!

Love,
Melissa (Tender Hearts Personal Care)

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Alicia allen
October 14, 2011 at 10:01 pm

I cared for your mother very much. She would always bring a smile to my face whenever I would go around her. My sympathy goes out to her children: Fred, Jack & Jill. You lost a great mother and we lost a wonderful friend. She is now peaceful in heaven with her loving husband, Fred. We love you Mary, until we meet again.
Alicia Allen (Tender Hearts).

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