Mary “Beth” Stein, 73, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st at her home in Jasper. Beth was born on January 19, 1951, in Evansville to Ernest and Barbara (Fischer) Weyer. She worked as a Licensed Social Worker and was one of the Founding Mothers of Crisis Connection, where she served as Executive Director for 26 years and was the first staff member in 1989. In total, Beth dedicated 33 years of her life to Crisis Connection. She was a 1994 graduate of St. Mary’s of the Woods College and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville in 1998. Beth also served on the Southern Hills Counseling Center Board for many years, as well as on the boards of the Lincoln Hills Development Corporation and the Spencer County Mental Health Association. She enjoyed music, hiking, hot air balloons, and riding motorcycles.
Beth was extremely passionate about changing society’s norms, particularly those related to women. Over the years, she received countless awards for her social work and relentless dedication to protecting women from sexual and domestic violence. Among these awards were the Indiana Salute to Women Torch Bearer Award in 2008, the Ruth Ann Popcheff Human Service Award in 2003 from the Indiana Victim Assistance Network, the 2010 Steel Magnolia Award, and the Doris Buffet Sunshine Award for her service in aiding domestic violence survivors.
Beth is survived by her two daughters, Jannessa (Scott) Force of Bethpage, TN, and Natalie Bolin of Santa Claus; a brother, Nick (LouAnn) Weyer of Sheridan, IN; and a sister, Marc (Don) Hollingsworth of Carmel. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Jon (Mika) Bolin and Liz (Will) Barr; great-grandchildren, Luke and Natasha; and her ex-husband, Jan Stein. Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Barbara Weyer; a brother, Jim Weyer and his wife Karen; a sister in infancy, Arlinda Weyer; son-in-law, Brian Bolin; and two nieces, Nicole and Finley Wieringa.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 5th at Main Street Bistro at the Wollenmann House from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crisis Connection or the Sisters of Saint Benedict. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
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