Janet Marie Burr, 84, of Coldwater passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Coldwater with Mother Mary Perrin officiating.
The family will receive friends, prior to the service on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Interment of ashes will take place in the St. Marks Columbarium.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Janet was born July 7, 1939, in Constantine, MI to Daniel B. & Margaret (Shafer) Oster. She attended Albion College and married Barak J. Burr on May 13, 1961, in Constantine, MI.
Janet was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She worked at Barone Tax and Accounting for many years and later at Family Promise of Branch County. Janet was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church where she was active in the ladies organizations and the choir.
She was an avid Bridge and Pinochle card player and enjoyed playing in a variety of card clubs and at the Senior Center. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and embroidery. Janet was a pillar for her family and found great joy in the time they spent together.
Janet is survived by her husband Barak; her children David (Julie) Burr of Bay Village, OH, Christopher Burr of Coldwater, Jennifer (Erik) Dantes of Kalamazoo; her sister Ann Seymour of Winter Haven, FL; her grandchildren Caleb Burr, Kyle Burr, Abigail Dantes, Lydia Dantes, Jillian Dantes and India Converse.
She was preceded in death by her great grandson Everett Lehman.
Memorials may be directed to St. Marks Episcopal Church.
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