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Raymond Bursley
Raymond Frank Bursley, 84, of Niles, died July 8, 2000 at his home after a brief illness.
Mr. Bursley was born Dec. 4, 1915 in Chester, the son of Bert Bursley and Vera Sattley. He lived in Niles for two years and Buchanan for 14 years, coming from Battle Creek. He married Ardis Frantz in October 1939 in Sunfield. After her death in 1976, he married Linda Joy Corey Aug. 10, 1997 in Buchanan. He was an active member of the Buchanan Church of the Nazarene and Indian Lake Nazarene Camp, Vicksburg, a former member of the Church of the Brethren, Sunfield, and enjoyed fishing, boating and woodcrafting. He retired in 1976 after 25 years of service at the Kellogg’s, Battle Creek.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Joy; one daughter, Lori Boulter of Hastings; one son Eldon Bursley of Charlotte; Jeremy and Michael Skinner, both of Mishawaka, Ind.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Maxine Fiquer of Lansing. Ruthann Olney and Mable Olney, both of Eaton Rapids, and Jean Sheren of Grand Ledge; and two brothers, Don of Henry, Tenn., and Bill of Eaton Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Ardis, in 1976, one son, Allen Bursley in 1971, and two sisters.
Services were July 11 at the Buchanan Church of the Nazarene, Buchanan, with Rev. Leonard Bailey officiating. Graveside services were July 12 at the Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield, with Pastor Mark Ralph officiating. Arrangements were made by the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Buchanan Church of the Nazarene.
Dwight J. Burton
Rev. Dwight J. Burton, 51, of Flint, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000 at Genesys Health Park.
Rev. Burton was born Nov. 20, 1948 in Charlotte. He married Linda Weber on Aug. 28, 1971 in Ann Arbor. He was a member and vice president of POWER, and was Director Parish for Cooperative Ministries of Northwest Flint. Rev. Burton was very active in the church, and school partnerships at Northern High School and Anderson Elementary. He was very active in Urban Ministry and was a participant in the Flint 17. Rev. Burton was the current pastor at Central United Methodist Church of Flint, and was past minister at Stockbridge Avenue United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft/PleasantValley United Methodist Church in Schoolcraft and Farwell United Methodist Church in Farwell.
Surviving are his wife, Linda; son, Corey (Wendy) of Schoolcraft; daughter, Courtney (Todd) Ingle of Portage; grandchildren Ashley, Halley, Noah and Kathryn; and a sister Linda (Steven) Hennigar of Oscoda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linden and Enola.
Cremation has taken place, and memorial services were held Aug. 14 at Central United Methodist Church, Flint, with Bishop Donald Ott officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Louise United Methodist Camp.
Arrangements by Swartz Funeral Home, Inc. Flint.
Francis Bust
Francis Ervin Bust, 85, of East Lansing, died on Friday, June 2, 2000 at 6 a.m.
Mr. Bust was born in Charlotte on Oct. 2, 1914, and was the son of Frank and Amy Bust. His father was of the Dutch and German descent and owned and operated an 80-acre farm in Charlotte. His mother was of English descent, an excellent homemaker and raised chickens on the farm. Francis had two brothers and one sister, Paul Mervin, Marion Thomas and Norma Ilene, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1933. He studied agriculture and animal husbandry at Michigan Agricultural College in East Lansing.
During the Great Depression, Mr. Bust worked on the farm and implemented cost-controlling farming techniques which resulted in the family farm remaining in a solvent condition. In World War II, he was assigned by the War Manpower Department to run the family farm. In the late 1930s and 1940s, because of his innovations and efficient operations, this medium-sized family farm realized a profit margin comparable to that of a large-size farm. The MAC Agricultural School repeatedly recognized the success that Francis had in implementing cutting-edge principles and practices through case study of the family farm and family trips to observe farming operations. This was an exciting and rewarding time for him. Later on, he often shared stories about his farming experiences with his children.
In 1945, Francis joined the Farm Bureau Insurance company where he built a successful career spanning 37 years with the community. He developed insurance programs to meet the specific needs of large-size farming operations within Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. Because he kept apprised of the state-of-the-art farming equipment and operations. He enabled the company to capitalize on growth opportunities. He was top in regional sales, instrumental in training agents through classroom lectures and in the field. On a state-wide basis he was recognized for his thorough oversight of large-farm insurance policies which optimized and matched services to client needs. He studied insurance and real estate through the continuing education courses offered at the University of Michigan. He retired April 1, 1982.
Following a spring and summer courtship, Francis was united in marriage with Marjorie Loretta Stewart on Oct. 9, 1948 at the Memorial Christian Church in Ann Arbor. Since 1950, the couple have enjoyed making their home in the community of East Lansing, where they raised two daughters, Vivian Kay and Elizabeth Ann. His beloved wife Marjorie an family were the number one priority of his life. He was a loving husband and dedicated father. He enjoyed sharing a married life of over 50 years with wife, Margie, and did whatever it took to provide for a prosperous home life and the happiness of his family.
Mr. Bust was an active member of the First Christian Church of Lansing. He was a trustee of the church and held several offices on the Board of Directors, including being chairman of the Building Committee for the original church structure built on Chester Road in Lansing. He was a life member of the East Lansing Masonic Lodge #480, and a member of the Lansing Commandery 25 KT. He held a life membership with the East Lansing Kiwanis Club and was on the Membership and Education Committee. He was proud of his 21-year perfect attendance record at Kiwanis. He was also an active volunteer at Sparrow Hospital. He was a contributing member of the community and a well-respected businessman.
Surviving are his two daughter, Vivian Bust of Irvine, Calif. And Elizabeth, son-in-law Micheal Watters and granddaughters, Julie and Valerie Watters of Cheyenne, Wyo.; brother, Tom (Betty) of Chelsea; sister-in-law, Wilda Bust of Charlotte; and nephews, David, Jeffrey, Donald and Gordon Davis and their respective families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie; brother, Paul; sister, Norma Jones, and brother-in-law, Carleton Jones.
Funeral services were held June 9 at the First Christian Church (of Disciples), Lansing, with Rev. Michael Spitters officiating. Interment and graveside services were held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 1001 Chester Rd., Lansing, MI 48912.
Lois V. Butler
Lois V. Butler, 67, of Laingsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 18,2000 at her home.
Mrs. Butler was born April 26, 1933 in Marinette, Wis., the daughter of Lewis and Vivian (Olson) Nelson. She attended Marinette High School and attended college in Augsburg, Minn. She married Leroi Butler in Lansing in 1974; he died in 1995. She had lived in Laingsburg since 1984 and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marinette, Wis., and the Marinette Historical Society. She was also a retired bookkeeper for Butler Soft Water.
Surviving are children, Marybeth (Al) Tillman of Bath, Lory (Jeff) Tallman of Charlotte, and Mitch (Tracey) Billington of Perry; grandchildren Seth, Dawn, Cody, Rose, Ryan and Michelle; brothers, Dean (Kay) Nelson of Marinette, Wis., Lee (Vicki) Nelson of Milwaukee, Wis., and Wayne Nelson of Bay City; and sister, Joann (Bert) Paine of Linnfield, Mass.
Funeral services were held Nov. 22 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, McDougall Chapel, Laingsburg, with Pastor Gerald Sever officiating. Internment was at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Med Hospice.
Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Laingsburg.
Donald Robert Cady
Donald R. Cady, age 86 of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, September 19, 2000. He was born March 8, 1914 in Evangeline Twp., Charlevoix County, the son of LeRoy and Evelena (Howie) Cady. Don was retired form Miller’s Dairy as Chief Operator for the Hydro-Diesel Plant at Smithville in Eaton Rapids. He was a member and past president of the Eaton Rapids Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in death by son, Don and daughter, Shirley Smith; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Lillian; 6 daughters, Anita Gordos of Charlotte, Jackie (Burt) Warner of New Mexico, Connie Corbin of Zepherhills, FL, Sandy (William) Frasher, Mary (Alvin) Glassbrook and Linda (Nick) Kostopoulos all of Eaton Rapids; special son and daughter, Dick and Judy Smith of Eaton Rapids; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Cady; 27 grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Perry Cady of Florida; 2 sisters, Verlie McDonald of Eaton Rapids and Margaret Giddings of Dimondale; sister-in-law, Gladys Cady of Eaton Rapids; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 22nd from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with Rev. Carl Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, a memorial contribution may be made to Eaton Community Hospice at 313 Lansing Street, Charlotte, MI 48813 in memory of Donald R. Cady.
Charles John Cambric
Charles J. Cambric, age 81 of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at the Eaton Rapids Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1919 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Eugene and Edith (Sayles) Cambric. Mr. Cambric served in the Army during World War II and had retired in 1976 as a Tool Crib Attendant for Oldsmobile in Lansing. A life member of the V.F.W. Post #7309 of Mason, a life member of the Masonic Lodge #192 of Onondaga and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #1825 of Gaylord. Preceding him in death was a grandson, Rob Cambric, in 1989.
Surviving are 4 children, Steven (Toni) Cambric of Stanton, Linda (Charles) Cleveland of New Ulm, Texas, Robert (Ellen) Cambric of Houston, Texas and James (Carol) Cambric of Eaton Rapids; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene “Peg” Smith of Eaton Rapids and 3 nieces.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 10th, from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Stephen Klink of the Community Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in the Plains Cemetery in rural Eaton Rapids where full military honors were provided by the V.F.W. Post #7309. Casket bearers were Joseph Cambric, Erin Cambric, Gary Werner, Todd Werner, Jeff Werner and Gabriel Ulrich; honorary bearers were Robert and Steven Cambric. For those desiring, a memorial contribution may be made to the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge, in memory of Charles J. Cambric.
James Tyson Camp
James T. Camp, age 77 of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, August 2, 2000. He was born April 1, 1922 in Shelby, North Carolina, the son of Boyd and Laura (Spake) Camp. Mr. Camp was a veteran of World War II, receiving a Purple Heart. He retired from the Teamsters Local #580, working for Granger Bros. Construction Co. in Lansing and also worked as a truck driver for Cooper Chevy / Olds in Eaton Rapids. Jim was a founding member of the Island City Baptist Church, a life member and Past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #114 both in Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, on June 3, 2000 and a son, Dwight, in 1958.
Surviving are children, Laura (Vernie) Miller, Diane Oberlin, James Camp, Jr., Brian Camp, Deborah (David) Lynch, Caroyll Camp; sister, Edna (Bob) Fortenberry, Jean Allen, Joan (Charle) Daves, Raye (Aubrey) Clark, Rachel (Bill) Jolley; brothers, Hoyle (Katherine) Camp, John (Earleen) Camp, Hugh (Carolyn) Camp; sisters-in-law, Irene and Louise Camp; 13 grandchildren, Denny and David Miller, Jeffrey and Michelle Oberlin, Christina Johnson, Benjamin, Daniel, Timmy, Clifford, Robert and Scott Camp. Chandra and Joshua Lynch; 7 great-grandchildren, Tracie, Marcus, Christopher and Keisha Miller, Jacob and Tyler Oberlin-Scott and Clorissa Oberlin; 2 step-grandchildren, Rebecca Neverdusky and Courtney Morten; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, August 5th from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery in Shelby, North Carolina.
Mary Lee Camp
Mary Lee Camp, age 70 of Eaton Rapids, died Saturday, June 3, 2000 at a Lansing hospital. She was born October 9, 1929 in Shelby, North Carolina, the daughter of Shelton and Barbara Lee (Davis) Cabiness. Mary worked at the Home Port Restaurant and was the former Manager of the Econ-O-Wash Laundry both in Eaton Rapids. A founding member of the Island City Baptist Church and former member of the Rebekah Sunshine Lodge #142 both in Eaton Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Guy, Elmo and Eubert Cabiness; son, Dwight Camp; Daughter-in-law, Tammy Miller; grandson, Michael Miller; sisters-in-law, Lois and Estiline Cabiness and brother-in-law, Clyde Kirby.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, James; children, Laura (Vernie) Miller, Diane Oberlin, James Camp Jr., Brian Camp, Deborah (David) Lynch, and Caroyll Camp; sisters, Beuna Kirby and Jane (J.V.) Weaver; brothers, Wilbur and Paul (Pauline) Cabiness; sisters-in-law, Viola and Daisy Cabiness; 13 grandchildren, Denny and David Miller, Jeffrey and Michelle Oberlin, Christina Johnson, Benjamin, Daniel, Timmy, Clifford, Robert and Scott Camp, Chandra and Joshua Lynch; 7 great-grandchildren, Tracie, Marcus, Christopher and Keisha Miller, Jacob and Tyler Oberlin-Scott, and Clorissa Oberlin; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 6th at 11 a.m. at the Clay-Barnette Funeral Home at Shelby, North Carolina with visitation on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Shelby. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice at P.O. Box 636 Charlotte, MI 48813.
Earl Campbell
Earl Wills Campbell, 86, of Battle Creek died May 15, 2000 at his home.
Mr. Campbell was born Oct. 28, 1913 in Nashville, the son of Scott Noble Campbell and Bernice Octavia (Wills) Campbell. He moved to Battle Creek in March 1995, coming form Barry County. He was employed for 40 years in plant protection at Kellogg’s, Battle Creek, retiring in 1976. He was formerly employed at United Steel & Wire, and was a former sexton of the Assyria, Ellis and Bell cemeteries, Barry County. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and married Jessie (Bodell) Campbell in Battle Creek Aug. 26, 1937. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, cards, travel, time with family, and bowling; he bowled in several area leagues. He was a member of the Pleasantview Family Church, long-time member of Hiawatha Sportsmans Club in the Upper Peninsula, member of the Modern Woodman of America, a District 3 representative for the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, life member of the Kellogg Sportsman Club, the Kellogg 25-year Club, life member and past president of the Barry County Sportsmans Club, member and past president of the Bellevue Conservation Club, National Rifle Association, Moose Lodge of Marshall; and Wingo Travel Club of Battle Creek.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie; one daughter, Mary Adaline Javor of Tequesta, Fla.; two sons, Norman James of Bokeelia, Fla., and David Ray of Bellevue; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ellen Gray of Delton; and three brothers, Clarence and William, both of Battle Creek, and Frank of Delton.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Noble Campbell, and, two brothers and one sister who died in infancy.
Services were held May 18 at Pleasantview Family Church, Dowling, with Pastor Steve Olmstead and Pastor Bob Homan officiating. Interment was at Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Township. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church.
Thelma Campbell
Thelma Campbell, 86, of Charlotte died May 2, 2000.
Mrs. Campbell was born Oct. 29, 1913 in Champaign, Ill., the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Wilson) Fabert. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte.
She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Harold) Smuts of Charlotte and Barbara (Rev. H. Albert) Sundberg of Indian River; one son, Lawrence (Beverly) of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Fabert of San Diego and Agnes Campbell of Vermontville; two nephews; and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Samuel Campbell in 1993, one sister, Irma Sandborn, and one brother, Merle Fabert.
Services were May 5 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Charlotte, with the Rev. Albert Sundberg and the Rev. Mark Booth officiating. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
