Lawrence H. Burch

Lawrence H. Burch, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his home. Mr. Burch was born May 29, 1931 in Flint, MI the son of Harmon and Marie (Wallace) Burch. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1951-53, sold cars for C.H. Wallace Pontiac and then was parts manager for other car dealers. Larry was a Solon Township Trustee, member of the Cedar Springs Lions Club and had helped with the Boy Scouts. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Duiven) whom he married on January 28, 1956; sons, Wesley (Wanda) Burch, James Burch; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Don (Margie) Duiven, John (Sue) Duiven; sister-in-law, Velma Duiven. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 1 brother-in-law. The family will greet friends on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor Joe Beavens officiating. Interment Blythefield Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.