Verdis Ruth Burrows
February 12th, 2025
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Verdis's Obituary
Verdis Ruth Burrows, age 87, died at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL on February 12, 2025. Born in Loveland, CO, she was the daughter of the late John and Lorna (George) Rediess.
Verdis spent her life not only as a loving and attentive mom, but also as wonderful elementary schoolteacher in South Haven, MI. She loved spending her time away from the classroom with her family, camping at Pine Lake in Michigan, as well as Pine Island beach in Weeki Wachee, FL for family gatherings.
After retiring from her career as a school teacher, Verdis took time to enjoy life. She enjoyed traveling and line dancing.
Left to cherish Verdis’s memory are her daughters Linda Thorpe, Susan Burrows, Beth Nou, Becky Ricca (Ron), Cheryl Burrows, Carol Erickson; and her son Doug Burrows (Amanda); 19 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, brothers and sisters, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce who died in April, 2023.
A graveside service at Monk’s Cemetery will be arranged by Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Funeral Home in South Haven, Michigan June 14, 2025.
Those wishing to share a memory of Verdis online may do so at www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.
Verdis spent her life not only as a loving and attentive mom, but also as wonderful elementary schoolteacher in South Haven, MI. She loved spending her time away from the classroom with her family, camping at Pine Lake in Michigan, as well as Pine Island beach in Weeki Wachee, FL for family gatherings.
After retiring from her career as a school teacher, Verdis took time to enjoy life. She enjoyed traveling and line dancing.
Left to cherish Verdis’s memory are her daughters Linda Thorpe, Susan Burrows, Beth Nou, Becky Ricca (Ron), Cheryl Burrows, Carol Erickson; and her son Doug Burrows (Amanda); 19 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, brothers and sisters, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce who died in April, 2023.
A graveside service at Monk’s Cemetery will be arranged by Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Funeral Home in South Haven, Michigan June 14, 2025.
Those wishing to share a memory of Verdis online may do so at www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.
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