Beatrice M. Butzer

Batavia: Beatrice M. Butzer 8/19/2009 Beatrice Butzer of Batavia, passed away on the morning of Wednesday August 19th, 2009 at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. Beatrice was born on May 26, 1910 in Buffalo, New York to the late Alexander & Viola (Michael) Petit. Mrs. Butzer was a member of the Stafford United Methodist Church since 1983 and the Collins Center United Methodist Church for 42 years prior to that. She was also a member of the Collins Center Grange, Erie County Pomona Grange, New York State Grange, National Grange, an active 4-H Leader in Erie County, and was a former member of the Senior Writer's Group at the Senior Center. Beatrice was a graduate of the Buffalo State Teacher's College and taught in country schools in the 1930's prior to her marriage in 1940 and becoming a farmer's wife. She later taught kindergarten at Collins Center. She is predeceased by her husband Edward (1983), son William Butzer, and brother Alexander (Doris Fischer) Petit. She is survived by a daughter Jean M. Butzer of Batavia, and several nieces and nephews. Family & friends are invited to call on Saturday August 22, 2009 at the Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Rd. Stafford, from 9-11AM, where Funeral Services will be held at 11AM. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family in Collins Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stafford United Methodist Church. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leroyfuneralhome.com Arrangements were completed by Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home, LeRoy.