Beatrice “Grandma Bea” M. Dray, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born May 15, 1933 in Ottoville, OH, the daughter of Alfonso and Rose (Klima) Markward.
Bea married Richard Dray on September 25, 1948 in Delphos, OH and he preceded her in death on February 20, 1994. She worked as an assembler at Whirlpool Corporation for twenty-five years and retired in 1994. Bea enjoyed swimming and loved spending time with her family.
Bea is survived by her sons, Robert “Bob” (Janie) Dray, Green Springs, OH, Joseph “Joe” (Karen) Dray, David (Karen) Dray; daughter, Bev (Dennis) Tuckerman; sons-in-law, Donald Stines and Greg Bonnell, all of Fremont, OH; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Dray; twin daughters, Sally Stines and Patty Bonnell; four sisters and four brothers.
Services will be private for the family.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital
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Rosanne(Cookie) Rupert Truman
November 9, 2018 at 1:22 pmSorry to hear of the passing of aunt Bea. Always loved her smile and laugh. My mom, Jenny Rupert, loved to visit with her and all her siblings. May she rest in peace!
Re and Jim Chamberlin
November 9, 2018 at 1:33 pmSending our deepest condolences to your entire family. She will be deeply missed by you all.
Associated Buyers Inc
November 9, 2018 at 2:15 pmTo the family of Beatrice Dray
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
With Deepest Sympathy
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Mary Jo
November 9, 2018 at 8:08 pmI’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Bea
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Jo Rupert
Bill and Jeanette Druckenmiller
November 10, 2018 at 1:22 pmWe are very sorry to here about the passing of your wonderful mother.
With Caring Thoughts Bill and Jeanette Druckenmiller
Dan Rupert
November 10, 2018 at 7:38 pmI remember Aunt Bea as an energetic, fun-loving person. She enjoyed life and was fun to be around. I hated when the Dray’s moved from Delphos and we kind of lost contact with each other. Our prayers are with the Dray family. Sadly, Bea was the last of the Alphonse and Rose Markward family. May she and all of them Rest In Peace! ❤️
Julie Martin
November 11, 2018 at 1:26 amSo sorry for the family’s loss. She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. Sending prayers for all of you! Hugs!!! Love, Julie Martin
Ed and Tina (Fox) Holland
November 11, 2018 at 4:11 pmVery sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Parrish Ruiz
November 11, 2018 at 10:39 pmTo The entire .. Im so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have many great memories of her as a child, So very sorry for your loss
Tim & Linda Merrill
November 12, 2018 at 2:03 amWe are so very sorry to hear of Bea’s passing,
Our deepest Sympathy to you all,
Tim & Linda Merrill & Carol
Donna and John Supra
November 17, 2018 at 8:54 pmDear Bob and Joe,
We send our condolences on the loss of your mother. While I didn’t know her, I do know she raised some nice kids who were fun to play with back in the long ago day and became good men. You’re in our thoughts,
Donna (Gries) and John Supra