F. DeEtta Lee's Obituary
F. DeEtta (Burres) Beaumont Lee, age 84, of Howard, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Twilight Manor in Howard. DeEtta was born on August 5, 1924 in Belknap, Kansas the daughter of Ed and Blanche (Crismas) Burres.
On April 10, 1955 DeEtta married Clifford Beaumont. They were married for 28 years until his death in 1978. DeEtta then married Dale Lee in March of 1988, and were married for 13 years until his death in 2001.
She was a loving housewife and was a member of the Union Center Homemakers. DeEtta was also a waitress, as well as the custodian at the Elk County Courthouse for 9 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Howard. She was involved in all her kids activities, including 4-H. She also loved kids, and kids loved to be around her. DeEtta was known for taking care of people and animals, including her two dogs that she had rescued from the pound.
DeEtta is survived by:
2 Sons:
Jim C. Smith and wife Barbara – Eureka, Kansas
Lewis Beaumont and wife Carolyn – Gardner, Kansas
2 Daughters:
Carolyn Ratzlaff and husband Wallace – Senora, California
Teresia Wussow and husband Mike – Haysville, Kansas
8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild on the way.
DeEtta was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford, husband Dale, 1 Brother James Burres, and sisters Mable Hoover, and Lois Dunbar.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 8, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas, with Pastor Robin Haines Officiating. Burial to follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be Sunday June 7, 2009 from 4-6 PM at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church of Howard and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas. 67349
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