Beverly R. BURCH
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Beverly R. BURCH

  • July 8, 1932 - January 5, 2012
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Volunteer Services at Marquette General was saddened to hear of the loss of Bev. Bev was a dedicated volunteer giving her time to sewing and making...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Karol Pokley - Marquette, MI

“Sorry to hear about your passing Bev. I have done your hair for the past 10 years. We have had allot of talks, laughs and tears together. You are a...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Kathy Winders - Marquette, MI

“Dear Bev, I was so sorry to hear of your illness and passing. I want to thank you for helping my sister and I while Mom was dying. You were...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Bette Beyer-Talaga - Gwinn, MI

“Dear Bev, I met you through my Mom Agnes Beyer your brother Bill's signifcant other for 15 yrs. You were so good to my Mom and I can't thank you...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Susan & Richard Stewart - CA

“WE love you and will miss you very much. Skip, Cherrie, Bobby, Jimmy, & Billy ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: The Matson Family - marqutte, MI

“Thank You for all the great years and great memories. You leave us with a great feeling of LOVE!! All the Normand sibblings together again. ...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Billy & Kids - marquette, MI

“I was shocked to hear of Bev's passing. I thought she was doing so well. She sure was a fighter and such a strong person. She helped all the family...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Sharon & Jim Petrella - marquette, MI

“Bev, We met and became good friends when we were only 17 years old. We lived next door to each others and raised our kids together. We shared a lot...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Eleanor & Jerry Paterick - MI

“Dear Suzie and family, Words can't begin to express how sorry we are over your loss. Your mom loved her family so much and now you have your whole...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Ray & Bonnie Ranta - Marquette, MI

“Oh Bev my heart is so heavy. You were a like "second mom" to me and will be missed more than you'll ever know. There was no one more kind, caring,...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Ray & Bonnie Ranta - Marquette, MI


Beverly R. Burch, 79, of Marquette, passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2012 at her home in the presence of her loving family, friends and the caregivers of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Beverly was born on July 8, 1932 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Bill and Yvonne (Lessard) Normand and was a lifelong area resident. Bev worked in the Wildcat Den at NMU for 23 years. She was a former member of the Marquette Golf Club where she played in the women's league. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Marquette Elks Lodge #405, the Red Hat Society, St. Michael Catholic Church, and the Marquette Cribbage League. In her free time, Bev enjoyed sewing heart pillows and Christmas socks for Marquette General Hospital and also made tray favors for the MGH Auxiliary. Survivors include one daughter, Suzanne (David) Richard of Marquette; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Bigger of Marquette five grandchildren, Corrie LaCombe, Ryan Richard, Casey Hanford, Robert Hanford III, and Sonna Hanford; six great grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Alexis LaCombe, Hailee LaCombe, Jordan Benz, Colton Hartz, and Colton Richard; two brothers-in-law, Frank Sciotto and Skip Matson; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her first husband, Robert Hanford and second husband, Edward P. Burch on November 30, 2008; a son, Robert "B-Bob" Hanford, Jr. on August 6, 2006; daughter, Debra Paquette on January 21, 2011; four siblings, Joan Sciotto, Barbara Hanford, Shirley Matson, and William Normand. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 12:00 noon in St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Nicholas Thompson officiating. Spring burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass in the church. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Marquette General Foundation to benefit the Dialysis Unit, 580 W. College Ave., Marquette, MI 49855. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com