Beth Flower-Brail 64 of Homer, MI ended her long battle with cancer on July 15, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born on November 11, 1959, to Gene and Patricia (Clark) Flower in Mason, MI. She graduated from Springport High School in 1977. Beth married Larry Vanderpool on June 21st, 1980. Having two wonderful children Shawn and Jenah. Later parting ways in 2002 but remaining lifelong friends and the best parents their kids could ask for! Beth later married Bob (Robert) Brail on March 10th, 2006, until he preceded her in death on July 10th 2009.
Everything about Beth was unique and full of humor. Right down to having two birthdays.
She absolutely enjoyed kids and it showed in the work she did. She worked as a teacher's aide, lunch lady and cheerleading coach for Homer Community Schools for roughly 7 years. In the many years she worked there she took in many kids as her own. She also found passion is creating and building the many upgrades to local gathering spots such as the Grist Mill's beautiful gazebos and walking path.
Beth's spice for life was contagious and everyone that was blessed to know her knew that they were accepted unconditionally. She was such a gifted artist whether it was on canvas or with her wood working ability. She was a fabulous baker known for whipping up " the best cookies ever". Her gardens were a thing of absolute beauty and drew people in with lush and vibrant colors.Her favorite pastime was creating life long memories with her family on the beach of Lake Michigan, with her toes in the water and wind through her hair.
Beth's sense of humor, zest for life, and opening loving heart will be missed by all that knew her.
Beth was survived by her loving children Shawn (Ashley Davis) Vanderpool of Homer, Jenah (Matt) McCullough of Oxford, MI; grandchildren, Americus Perry. Keely Brown, Mila McCullough, Maya McCullough; great grandson, Tyler Benoodt; sisters Diana (Jim) Whittum, Deborah Flower; brothers John (Rena) Flower, Scott (Debi) Flower, her lifelong friend and father to her children Larry Vanderpool and her non-biological son John (Amanda) Barringer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Patrick and Michael Flower and a sister-in-law Hillary (Michael) Flower.
There is no service scheduled at this time. The family will be gathering together at a later date to fulfill her last wishes to have her toes in the water and ass in the sand at Lake Michigan.
Those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Beth's name may be made to an animal rescue/shelter of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view online obituary, sign the guest book or leave memories or condolences you want to share with her loved ones.
"Some of it’s magic and some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way."
Jimmy Buffet
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