BURCHAM, Betty Marie

Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Betty Marie Burcham passed away March 28, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV at the age of 77. She was born to Gerald and Nina (Calvin) Vaughn in Moline, IL on June 1, 1930. Betty married Edgar “Burch” Burcham on May 27, 1949 and together they made Lake Havasu their home 21 years ago from Walnut, CA. She was the Vice President for Mission Insurance in Los Angeles for several years. Betty enjoyed traveling in the motor home with their cat Sweetie Pie, sewing and embroidery and going for long walks. Betty will be dearly missed by her beloved family. She leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, Edgar “Burch” Burcham of Lake Havasu; sons, Dan Burcham of Long Beach, CA and John Burcham of Honolulu, HI; sister Virginia Huff of Canton, IL and two grandchildren Tyler and Rebecca Burcham. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. Contributions may be made in her name to Odyssey Health Care (Hospice of Nevada), 4011 McLeod, Las Vegas, NV 89121 or Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.