Beatrice Marie Burton, age 78, of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Beatrice was born on July 16th, 1944 in Hastings, MI to Hubert and LaGreta (Russell) Ritenburgh. Bea loved spending time with friends and family, especially cooking and baking for them. Her pies and bread were the best, apple being her favorite. Her pets brought much joy to Bea's life.
Bea will be missed by her loving Daughter Joyce (Jimmie) Strickland, grandchildren Samantha Myers and Corey (Sara) Smith, great grandson DJ, siblings Rose Rosquin and Robert "Weasel" Ritenburgh, boyfriend Junior Wireman along with several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents, daughter Dorothy Ritenburgh, brothers Jim Ritenburgh and Van Arthur Russell.
A Celebration of Bea's life is being planned for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Koops Funeral Chapel at 1pm.
Donations in Bea's name can be given to your local animal shelter.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.koopsfc.com for the Burton family.
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