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Bessie Van Riper

Born: 2/24/1931
Died: 8/16/2021
Age: 90
Community: Durand, MI

Bessie I. Van Riper 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 Van Riper 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 Van Riper and Becky Simonds; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne Van Riper Sr.; daughter, Teresa Lindsey; son, Duanne Van Riper 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
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  Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes Love Chapel
503 W. Maple Ave.
Bancroft, MI 48414

Phone: (989) 643-5222

Web Site: http://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Visitation
Date:   8/19/2021
Time:   2:00 PM
Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday and one hour prior to the service.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   8/20/2021
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
503 W. Maple Ave.
Bancroft, MI 48414

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