Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Burton, Donald "LeRoy" 2001
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Ionia Sentinel, 9 Oct 2001

Donald “LeRoy” Burton, 55, formerly of Lake Odessa passed away in Phoenix, 
Ariz. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001.

Don was born June 14, 1946 in Ionia, to Bert and Lucille Burton.  He attended 
Ionia Public Schools, and after serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969 went to 
work for the Lake Odessa Canning Company.

He later worked for Trumark, Inc. in Lansing and Cherry Grower in Traverse 
City.  Before his retirement, Don worked for Rick’s Portable Welding in Lansing.

Don loved to be outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and doing yard work.  He 
enjoyed gymnastics and taught the sport to children in Hasting.  He will always 
be remembered for his competitive nature.

Don is survived by his wife, Connie; his children, Christine Ross of Lansing, 
Michael (Diana) Burton of Lake Odessa, Julie (Edward) Feldpausch of Pewamo and 
Donald (Sparkle) Burton II of Lansing; his grandchildren, Travis, Zack, 
Catherine, Nick, Tiffany and Eddie Jr.; his brothers and sisters, Eldora, Dick, 
Gary, Donna, Dora, Shirley, Birdie and David; and many other loving relatives 
and friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sisters, Chuck, Carol 
and Barb.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Koops Funeral Chapel 
in Lake Odessa.  Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.


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