•JANET LEE BEERS

Janet Lee Beers, age 89, passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born on November 27, 1932, to Charles and Mayme (Hall) Shinaberry in Lima, Ohio. On December 14, 1952, Janet married Bernard Beers, and they shared 64 happy years together, until Bernie’s passing in 2017. Janet and Bernie raised two children in Perrysburg; Tom (Ellen) Beers and Sue (Mike) Hagan and they survive.

Janet grew up in Harrod, Ohio, graduating from Harrod High School in 1950. Wanting to be a nurse from the time she was a child, she attended Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse in 1953. Beginning her career with Dr. Paul Orr in Perrysburg, she remained with the practice as it transitioned to Dr. Raj Bhatia. After retiring, she and Bernie traveled extensively in the United States, South America, Canada, Australia and Europe. They also enjoyed spending winters in Naples, Florida, for 25 years. Janet and Bernie enjoyed fishing trips to Michigan. She was a member of Fort Meigs Garden Club and was active in her church.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at Park Congregational United Church of Christ at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest a donation to Park Church, 1456 Harvard Boulevard, Toledo, Ohio 43614, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family online at walker funeralhomes.com.