1939
Lyle
2011
Lyle E. Burch Sr.
January 6, 1939 — April 12, 2011
Lyle E. Burch, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family on April 12, 2011. He will be profoundly missed by his beloved and cherished soul mate and wife of 29 years, Ruth E. Burch ""My Lady."" He will be greatly missed by his sons Dennis (Sunshine) Malyneik, Troy (Connie) Burch, Lyle (Robin) Burch, Tom Roosenberg and daughter Tia De Goa. His wisdom and love will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Alexandria, Destiny, Lyle Jacob, Kaila, Jessie, Troy, Jr., Kenny, Mike and Derrick as well as his great grandchildren Azaria and Blake. Lyle will also be missed by his sister, Sandra Sharlow, many nieces and nephews, family and wealth of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle M. Burch and his baby daughter, Annette.\r
Lyle was born on January 6, 1939 in Jackson, MI. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. After graduation, he became a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Lyle settled in Hastings in 1976. On July 7, 1981 he married the love of his life. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator, Dry Waller and President of the Local 5965 Union for 18 years. Lyle was a member of the Masons for 25 years, the Moose for 20 years and an Officer and Trustee of the Hastings Elks during his 21 year membership.\r
Lyle had many hobbies including golf, canoeing, traveling and wood working. To know Lyle was to love him. He was a strong, proud man with a tough as nails exterior. Inside, he was kind, generous and he loved with all of his heart. His charismatic personality was larger than life. He believed in living life to the fullest. Whether it was work or play he always went full tilt. He loved spending time with his family and friends and graced them all with his mentoring and moved them with his singing. Every life that he touched he made a permanent imprint and his immense presence will always be missed.\r
Visitation will be Friday, April 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation and Service will be at Girrbach Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Borgess PIPP Hospital or the Hastings Elks Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.\r
Lyle was born on January 6, 1939 in Jackson, MI. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. After graduation, he became a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Lyle settled in Hastings in 1976. On July 7, 1981 he married the love of his life. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator, Dry Waller and President of the Local 5965 Union for 18 years. Lyle was a member of the Masons for 25 years, the Moose for 20 years and an Officer and Trustee of the Hastings Elks during his 21 year membership.\r
Lyle had many hobbies including golf, canoeing, traveling and wood working. To know Lyle was to love him. He was a strong, proud man with a tough as nails exterior. Inside, he was kind, generous and he loved with all of his heart. His charismatic personality was larger than life. He believed in living life to the fullest. Whether it was work or play he always went full tilt. He loved spending time with his family and friends and graced them all with his mentoring and moved them with his singing. Every life that he touched he made a permanent imprint and his immense presence will always be missed.\r
Visitation will be Friday, April 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation and Service will be at Girrbach Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Borgess PIPP Hospital or the Hastings Elks Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.\r
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