Valerie D.
Rathbun, 42, of Lansing, formerly of Coldwater, passed away unexpectedly Friday March 15, 2019 at her home.
Visitation
will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 3 – 7:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home
in Coldwater. The service will be held
on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with
Pastor Jim Erwin of Bethel Gilead Church officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery.
Valerie was
born January 9, 1977 in Coldwater, MI to Duane and Cindy (Green) Rathbun. She graduated from Coldwater High School in
1995 and earned her Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from
Jackson Community College in 1998.
Valerie had previously
worked for GE Health Care for 13 years.
She was currently working for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids as an
Ultra Sound Technician.
Val belonged
to several organizations within her profession. She was passionate about
animals, and especially loved horses.
She spent much of her time breeding, showing and riding horses. In earlier years, Val had been very active in
Branch County 4-H. She enjoyed fishing
and making fused glass.
Valerie is
survived by her parents Duane & Cindy Rathbun of Coldwater, her brother
Daren (Autumn) Rathbun of Coldwater, her grandparents Dwight & Donna Green
of Coldwater, her aunts and uncles Nancy (Rob Potter) Green of Green Valley,
AZ, Steven (Mary) Rathbun of Tekonsha, Dale (Pam) Rathbun of Tavares, FL, and
many cousins.
She was preceded in death
by her grandparents Lyle & Mary Rathbun and Patricia Green.
Memorials
may be directed to the Branch Co. Humane Society or the Hidden Ponds Horse
rescue.
www.dutcherfh.com.
