Pauline E. Burch, 93, a Marshall county resident for most of her life, passed away at 8:30 PM on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Pauline was born January 14, 1920 to Nathan and Laura G. (Johnson) Baker in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated from Tyner High School in 1938. On his 21st Birthday, Pauline was married to Dwight Burch on October 21, 1939 in Tyner.
Pauline was a member of the Blissville Church of The Brethren for over 70 years, and taught children’s Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.
She was a loving mother, grandma, and great grandma and was always willing to care for others including her father-in-law and two aunts she cared for many years,
She enjoyed her Polk Township Extention Home Economics Club and in her later years her Bunko group of friends.
She worked as a waitress at the Welco Truck Stop in Walkerton for 16 years. Pauline is survived by her sons, DuWayne P. (Becky) Burch of North Liberty and Dennis L. (Linda) Burch of Mentone, Indiana.
Her grandchildren, who also survive are: Todd (Karen) Burch, Walkerton, and their children, Nathan and Eric: Tracey (Tom) Duff, Walkerton, and children, Tyler and Trevor: Dawn (Shawn) Campbell, Bremen, and children, Abby and Zach: Deanna (Scott) Greene, Fort Wayne, IN and children Aaron, Isaac, Ellie and Audrey: and Deborah Burch, Fort Wayne, IN. Two great great-grandchildren Kendra and Dwight Burch survive as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2008.
Visitation on Sunday, January 27, 2013 will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Blissville Church of The Brethren, 6250 Spruce Trail, Plymouth with Pastor Dester J. Cummins officiating with calling one hour prior to services in the church. Burial will be in the Tyner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blissville Church of The Brethren, 6250 Spruce Trail, Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the Center for Hospice 112 Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Ben & Vickie Burger says
What a sweet Lady, Our Prayers are with You ALL
We are in FL.
God Be with You
Love
Ben & Vickie (Holderread) Burger
Bill & Helen Doan says
We send our most sincere condolances. Pauline may be gone but she will never be forgotten, she will live on in your memories.
Mary Boise says
Remembering all the great times my family had visiting with the Burch family (Dwight, Pauline, DeWayne & Dennis), especially during the butchering of hogs and the many visits to the farm.
Pauline was a great, caring lady and I appreciate the interest she took in my family.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Cindy King says
Pauline and Dwight were two of the best human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They were both warm and kind and willing to help others whenever they could. This world is a better place for their having been here and leaving behind such a wonderful family.
I know Pauline joined Dwight in heaven and now it is a happier place for them both.
Ann Fitzgerald says
Todd, Karen, Nathan and Eric,
I am sorry to hear that your grandma/great grandma passed away. May you always remember her for who she was and how she lived her life. She will touch you forever. Take care.
Ann Fitzgerald
Leonard & Reva Kring says
Duwayne and Becky
Please accept our condolences on your mother. Sorry this so late, we just read about it.
Jimmy Baker says
Pauline was one of the finest Christian ladies that I have ever known and was deeply loved by Debbie and I. I was so proud to be her pastor for 8 years and to have gotten to know her and Dwight well. She was always so lovingly concerned about others and I smile when I think of her gentle, compassionate heart. Heaven is an even more beautiful place now with her walking hand in hand with Dwight and waiting for us all to meet them there. Our deepest love and prayers go to the entire Burch family.
AL& SHIRLEY KLINEDINST says
DUWAYNE & YOUR WIFE OUR GREATEST CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY WITH YOUR LOST
Ben & Vickie Burger says
What a sweet Lady, Our Prayers are with You ALL
We are in FL.
God Be with You
Love
Ben & Vickie (Holderread) Burger
Bill & Helen Doan says
We send our most sincere condolances. Pauline may be gone but she will never be forgotten, she will live on in your memories.
Mary Boise says
Remembering all the great times my family had visiting with the Burch family (Dwight, Pauline, DeWayne & Dennis), especially during the butchering of hogs and the many visits to the farm.
Pauline was a great, caring lady and I appreciate the interest she took in my family.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Cindy King says
Pauline and Dwight were two of the best human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They were both warm and kind and willing to help others whenever they could. This world is a better place for their having been here and leaving behind such a wonderful family.
I know Pauline joined Dwight in heaven and now it is a happier place for them both.
Ann Fitzgerald says
Todd, Karen, Nathan and Eric,
I am sorry to hear that your grandma/great grandma passed away. May you always remember her for who she was and how she lived her life. She will touch you forever. Take care.
Ann Fitzgerald
Leonard & Reva Kring says
Duwayne and Becky
Please accept our condolences on your mother. Sorry this so late, we just read about it.
Jimmy Baker says
Pauline was one of the finest Christian ladies that I have ever known and was deeply loved by Debbie and I. I was so proud to be her pastor for 8 years and to have gotten to know her and Dwight well. She was always so lovingly concerned about others and I smile when I think of her gentle, compassionate heart. Heaven is an even more beautiful place now with her walking hand in hand with Dwight and waiting for us all to meet them there. Our deepest love and prayers go to the entire Burch family.
AL& SHIRLEY KLINEDINST says
DUWAYNE & YOUR WIFE OUR GREATEST CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY WITH YOUR LOST