Bessie I. VanRiper age 90 of Durand, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at her home. A funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Bancroft Chapel. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday and one hour prior to the service.
Bessie Inez Bowers was born February 24, 1931 in Shiawassee Township, a daughter of Cecil and Delia (Edson) Bowers. On February 19, 1949 she married Duanne VanRiper Sr. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, ceramics, going to the casino, traveling, going up north to Frankfort and being a co-leader in 4-H.
Bessie is survived by her children, Carolyn Navarro, Karen (Dale) Cole, Rick VanRiper and Becky Simonds; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne VanRiper Sr.; daughter, Teresa Lindsey; son, Duanne VanRiper Jr.; and son-in-law, Dean Simonds.
Memorial Contributions in Bessie's name are suggested to the Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
To send flowers to the family of Bessie Inez VanRiper please visit our Tribute Store.
Bessie Inez Bowers was born February 24, 1931 in Shiawassee Township, a daughter of Cecil and Delia (Edson) Bowers. On February 19, 1949 she married Duanne VanRiper Sr. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, ceramics, going to the casino, traveling, going up north to Frankfort and being a co-leader in 4-H.
Bessie is survived by her children, Carolyn Navarro, Karen (Dale) Cole, Rick VanRiper and Becky Simonds; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne VanRiper Sr.; daughter, Teresa Lindsey; son, Duanne VanRiper Jr.; and son-in-law, Dean Simonds.
Memorial Contributions in Bessie's name are suggested to the Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
To send flowers to the family of Bessie Inez VanRiper please visit our Tribute Store.
Bessie I. VanRiper age 90 of Durand, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at her home. A funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Bancroft Chapel. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday and one hour prior to the service.
Bessie Inez Bowers was born February 24, 1931 in Shiawassee Township, a daughter of Cecil and Delia (Edson) Bowers. On February 19, 1949 she married Duanne VanRiper Sr. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, ceramics, going to the casino, traveling, going up north to Frankfort and being a co-leader in 4-H.
Bessie is survived by her children, Carolyn Navarro, Karen (Dale) Cole, Rick VanRiper and Becky Simonds; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne VanRiper Sr.; daughter, Teresa Lindsey; son, Duanne VanRiper Jr.; and son-in-law, Dean Simonds.
Memorial Contributions in Bessie's name are suggested to the Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
To send flowers to the family of Bessie Inez VanRiper please visit our Tribute Store.
Bessie Inez Bowers was born February 24, 1931 in Shiawassee Township, a daughter of Cecil and Delia (Edson) Bowers. On February 19, 1949 she married Duanne VanRiper Sr. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, ceramics, going to the casino, traveling, going up north to Frankfort and being a co-leader in 4-H.
Bessie is survived by her children, Carolyn Navarro, Karen (Dale) Cole, Rick VanRiper and Becky Simonds; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne VanRiper Sr.; daughter, Teresa Lindsey; son, Duanne VanRiper Jr.; and son-in-law, Dean Simonds.
Memorial Contributions in Bessie's name are suggested to the Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
To send flowers to the family of Bessie Inez VanRiper please visit our Tribute Store.
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