Beth Ann McKeown

BethAnn McKeown-Lang BethAnn McKeown-Lang, 70, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Monday, the Fourth of July, 2022, at Sunrise Memory Care Facility. Beth was the beloved wife of Donald Lang for 35 years; mother of Christopher Paul Novak Sr. (Brie); grandmother of Christopher Paul Novak Jr.; and daughter of the late William and Mildred (nee Springfield) McKeown. She is survived by her sisters, Heather Schneider (Eric), Alexis Magill (Marty) and Jean Gates (Jack); brother, Robert McKeown; step-grandchildren, Nathan Lipka and Kylee Kipka; nephews, Cody and Tyler Magill; sisters-in-law, Lorie Calvano (Conrad), Kathy Stricker (Maryann) and MaryLou Lee (Rick); brother-in-law, James Lang (Diane); nieces and nephews, David Sargent, Jamie Hendrix, Justin Lang and Meredith and Megan Lee; great-nieces and great-nephews, Nick, Jolene, Madison, Gabrielle, Clare, Mya and Autumn; and many dear friends. Beth will be remembered for her genuine smile, laugh and making anyone she met feel like they were the most important person in the world by celebrating their success, no matter the size. Beth was a lover of the humanities and generous with her talent and time, introducing children to ...[more]

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arts and an array of cultures, as reflected in her eclectic art collection and constant perusal of National Geographic. Beth was a devoted physician liaison at St. John Hospital for 25 years, welcoming doctors to the area and ensuring their families were integrated into their communities so they would not just work in the area, but truly thrive. She took a leave of absence to devote her energy to the Coalition on Temporary Shelter as a successful fundraiser and, moreover, an empathetic support person for many people facing some of life's most difficult challenges, bringing her ever-positive attitude and advice. She loved her work and all the lives she impacted along the way. A celebration of Beth's life will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods. Donations in Beth's name may be made to Coalition on Temporary Shelter, cotsdetroit.org; Ascension St. John Hospital, healthcare.ascension.org; or the Capuchin Monastery of Detroit, solanuscenter.org.