Betty Ann Horoschak Kearns

BETTY ANN (HOROSCHAK) KEARNS Born on May 14, 1950, Betty Ann fell asleep on July 30, 2012. She was the loving wife of James L. Kearns for 41 wonderful years and the loving mother of Michael P. Kearns of Murrieta. She lived in Riverside for more than 25 years. She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Deming of Massachusetts and her sister, Barbara (David) Fournier of Rhode Island. Her father John Jr, sister Beverly, and brother John III predeceased. She is also survived by her nephews David, Andrew (Libby) and Jonathan (Martha) Fournier; Jason and Justin Brooks of Massachusetts; and niece Rachel Fournier of Connecticut. Betty was active in the Eastern Catholic Church through different parishes and the local chapter of the Society of St. John Chrysostom. She actively and ardently supported local and national "Orientale Lumen" conferences while working to expand communications between the Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic, and Orthodox Churches. As such, she developed many friendships with the clergy and religious of the various rites. She was also proud of her long association with the Secular Franciscans which developed into even more friendships. Visitation will be at Acheson & Graham Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave. in Riverside on Wednesday August 1, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Her funeral will be at 11:00am at Holy Cross Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, 451 W. Madison Ave. in Placentia on Thursday August 2. Interment will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Derby, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society . Arrangements entrusted to Acheson & Graham Mortuary (951) 688-1221