STEPHANIE DORIS NYMAN

Longtime Grand Marais resident, Stephanie Doris Nyman, 79, died Tuesday morning February 7, 2023 at her residence in the comfort of her loving family and the care of North Woods Home Care and Hospice. Born October 3, 1943 in Sault Ste. Marie, daughter of the late Wiley and Alberta (Jones) Early, Stephanie was a graduate of Sault Ste. Marie High School. On February 8, 1975, Stephanie married Robert Nyman in Newberry. Stephanie served as Postmaster for the Grand Marais Postal Service for 28 years until her retirement in December of 2005.

She was also a volunteer for the Burt Township Fire Department and an EMT for the Burt Township Ambulance Corp. Stephanie enjoyed music, spending time with her family and friends, playing the organ and singing at home and at church. She was passionate about her faith and her relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, Stephanie is preceded in death by her step-sister Frances Spokes and stepbrother Gary Spokes.

Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years, Robert, of Grand Marais; sons Rob (Lucy) of Fritz Creek, Alaska and Greg (Christine) of Portland, Ore.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother Wiley Early of Florida; step-brothers John Spokes and Mike Spokes both of Florida. A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Grand Marais Mennonite Church.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Stephanie will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Phil Bontrager presiding. Condolences may be expressed at www. beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.