>From Legacy.com Beatrice M. Lovelace, 91, of Midland, died early Monday morning, March 14, 2011, at the Mid Michigan Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 24, 1919, in Norwood, Mass., daughter of the late Gordon M. and Mary E. (Getchell) Phinney. Beatrice began her training to become a registered nurse at New England Baptist Hospital were she worked for three years after graduation. After taking time out to raise a family, she returned to nursing at Framingham Union Hospital where she was employed for 27 years, retiring in 1981 as the Medical and Surgical Supervisor. She married Bernard A. Lovelace on April 22, 1945, in East Longmeadow, Mass. While living in Massachusetts, Beatrice and her husband helped organization a square dance club, were members of the Order of Eastern Star, and she served as mother advisor of the Rainbow Girls. They enjoyed travel, and summer vacations on the coast of Maine. Upon retirement, she and Bernard moved to Florida in 1981, first living in Palm Harbor, and later in Clearwater. Both were very active the local United Church of Christ in which they served in various offices and capacities. Bernard preceded her in death in 1995. In 2003 Beatrice moved from Florida to Midland, living at Independence Village, which she truly enjoyed. While in Midland, she was involved with the Midland Quilters group, attended Midland United Church of Christ, and spent summer weekends at the family cottage where she enjoyed pontoon boat rides on Wixom Lake. Surviving is one son, Bruce G. and Karen Lovelace of Midland; daughter, Bonnie A. and Barry Ward of Norfolk, Mass.; grandchildren, Kimberly A. and Matthew Simonton of San Diego, Calif., and Bryan D. and Sherry Lovelace of Midland; and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Kelsey Lovelace, and Noah Simonton. In addition to husband and parents, one sister, Edith Pauline Hendricks preceded her in death. Beatrice lived well, laughed often, loved deeply, and was loved. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Midland United Church of Christ, Pastor's Emergency Fund, or the donor's favorite charity. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors. www.waresmithwoolever.com Published in Midland Daily News from March 14 to March 15, 2011