Beatrice Lizotte

Beatrice Jane Lizotte passed away comfortably in her home in Flint, Michigan on January 1st, 2021 at the age of 85.

There will be no service at this time. A memorial service will be scheduled later in 2021, with further details to come.

Beatrice was born on February 18, 1935 to John & Elizabeth Branconnier and was raised in Walkaburn, Manitoba, Canada. She was the fifth of eleven children and grew up on the farm where her father grew wheat. During her childhood she would often help with the crops.

As a teenager she met the love of her life, Edouard Lizotte and thereafter they were inseparable. They married on October 15, 1955 and began a family of their own. First came Norman, then Harold, then Lyette, Lorraine, Morris, Kathy, Michael, and lastly Charlene. She adored her eight children and she dedicated her life to raising them. That said, raising eight children is no small chore and she became infamous for never sleeping. "A kid was just always awake" she said.

The family moved from Canada to Flint, Michigan in the late-1960's. An adventure awaited and amidst the snow they took a one-way train south to find a better life.

Bea adored being a mother and grandmother. She loved babies and young children, and often said it was because they were so joyful, honest, and pure. You see, she had a gift. It was the gift of being a relentlessly loving caregiver. And it's this gift that she passed on to her family and cats each and every day. Oh she loved her cats.

Her sense of humor was infamous. She had a reputation. Once she made a half-dozen grandkids sit still for nearly an hour in the dark, waiting to see an invisible rabbit run across the living room. Only for nearly all the grandkids to doze to sleep then abruptly awakened to her screaming at the top of her lungs "THERE IT GOES".

Or her kitchen full of cow decor. She even didn't like cows, she later revealed. But she didn't have the heart to tell the family she didn't like them, especially after the cow gifts began to flow in -- transforming her kitchen into a pasture. I think we bought her every cow kitchen accessory known to man. She just graciously went with it.

Bea loved bingo, gambling at the horse races, sports, and the shared comradery and excitement of having a big group together. She loved company and she had it often. Her house was home base for family and the door was always unlocked. It was a safe place. It felt warm and comfortable there, like chicken noodle soup in the winter. She was the warmth.

With eight children, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren she and Eddie grew a large loving family and her family tree continues to add branches every year.

Bea wore her kindness on her sleeve. She was her happiest when serving others, and her entire family felt her love. She could tell a damn good story too!

Our hearts ache with her loss but are full of wonderful memories and joy from a life wonderfully lived.

Bea is survived by her husband Edouard Lizotte, sisters Rita and Joanie, six children, and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.