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Betty Jean Burton
Betty Jean Burton passed away December 15, 2006 at home surrounded by family. She was born May 19, 1931 in Indianapolis to Louie and Reba (Lee) McDowell.
Betty Jean was retired from Bloomington Hospital and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Jesse Burton; 9 children, Darlene Swaby, Shannon Pearson, Cyla Jewart, Aaron Burton, Brian Burton, Jessie Shields, Neal Burton, Clay Burton, Keith Burton; one sister, Joan Ellis.
Betty Jean will be reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with both parents, and son, Loren Burton. Her faith will be carried on by 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, which brought her much joy.
Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Calvertville Baptist Church (Greene County) with Reverend Gaylan Judy, pastor of Calvertville Baptist church, officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Honoring Betty Jean’s wishes, cremation will follow the service.
Mary Tilton
Mary Coffman Tilton, president of the board of the Bloomington Early Music Festival, accomplished harpsichordist, scholar, active church member and community volunteer, died December 20 in Bloomington, her home for 36 years. She was 64.
Mary Hartwell Coffman was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Aug. 28, 1942. She grew up in Arlington, Virginia, where her father worked as a lawyer for the Department of Agriculture. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance at Wooster College in Ohio in 1964 and a master’s degree at the Yale School of Music in 1966.
She moved to Bloomington in August 1970 with her then-husband Timothy Tilton (who still resides locally). Bloomington turned out to be an ideal place for Ms. Tilton to pursue her passion of music. Some years after her children entered school, she began to study harpsichord at the Indiana University School of Music under Anthony Newman and Elisabeth Wright. She won the audience prize in the 1987 Magnum Opus harpsichord competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her performance was aired on National Public Radio. In 1995, she was granted a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in literature and performance of early music from Indiana University. “She was at the top of her class all the way through her graduate courses, even while maintaining a job and caring for her two children, ” said Ms. Wright.
Ms. Tilton was a teacher as well as a scholar of early music. She was a harpsichord instructor in the pre-college program of the Early Music Institute at Indiana University, and also taught piano to many budding young musicians in the living room of her house in Park Ridge East. In recent years, she translated and adapted the work of Jean Nicolas Geoffroy, one of the most important composers in France during the Baroque period. The fascination of deciphering the notations of a long-ago composer delighted her, and years later she could describe with excitement the first time she saw — in the reading room of a library in Paris — the original manuscript she had been studying for so many years via photocopy and reprint. Her work, “Geoffroy: The Collected Works” is to be published in 2007 by the Broude Trust of Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Ms. Tilton promoted the performance and appreciation of early Baroque music in the Bloomington community and beyond. She was president of the board of Early Music Associates, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual Bloomington Early Music Festival. She played an instrumental role in the growth and prestige of the festival both regionally and nationally, and encouraged talented young performers in the field of early music, said fellow board member George Van Arsdale.
Church and community service were extremely important to Ms. Tilton. She was a regular congregant and choir member at the Trinity Episcopal Church, served on the vestry for three years, and took pleasure in designing floral arrangements for the church. December 15 marked the last in a series of weekly music recitals she had organized at Trinity for Advent this year. Ms. Tilton also gave generously of her time and money to local community organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and the Bloomington Community Foundation.
Ms. Tilton also was Executive Director of the Patten Foundation program at Indiana University, which brought distinguished speakers from around the world to the campus. She enjoyed playing host to such luminaries as Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castaneda, Indian development economist Amartya Sen and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Anna Quindlan.
Ms. Tilton adored and took great pride in her two children, Andrew and Anna, following their travels, professional progress, and most recently their respective weddings. They and their spouses, along with Ms. Tilton’s sister and her family, took part in annual summer outings to Emerald Isle, a beach community in North Carolina’s Outer Banks — an event Ms. Tilton anticipated and treasured year round. At home, Ms. Tilton doted on Allegro and Arioso, two cats she had rescued from the Bloomington landfill.
Ms. Tilton is survived by her son Andrew Robert Tilton of Brooklyn, New York, her daughter Anna Tilton Daniel of Arlington, Virginia, and her sister Margaret Noll of Mukono, Uganda.
A ceremony and reception in her honor will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, beginning at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington. The family requests that in lieu of flowers and other remembrances, memorial contributions be directed to the “Mary Tilton Memorial Fund” at BLEMF (Bloomington Early Music Festival), P.O. Box 734, Bloomington, IN 47402-0734, or to Trinity Episcopal Church in memory of Mary Tilton, 400 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408.
Norma Alice Hyzer
Norma Alice Hyzer, 55, of Bloomington, lost her five year battle with cancer on August 9, 2007. She was born September 9, 1951, in Bad Axe, MI, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen McArdle Hyzer. She graduated from Kinde High School and Delta College. She was an active registered nurse of 33 years. She attended the North Bloomington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where she was loved and supported especially during her illness.She was preceded in death by her son Joshua A. Hardy.
She is survived by two sons, Brian M. and Patrick A. Hardy, three brothers and two sisters: Margaret Silcock of Westland, MI, Larry (Charlene) Hyzer of Allen Park, MI, Donna Zagorski of Bloomington, IN, Delbert Hyzer of Pinnebog, MI and Mark Hyzer of Dearborn Heights, MI, two grandchildren, Isabella and Joshua, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was an avid gardener and loved music, reading, traveling, and family.
The memorial service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1201 West Tapp Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joshua Hardy Library.
Edward Witker Jones
Edward Witker Jones, IX Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, died at Meadowood Health Pavilion in Bloomington on Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Bishop Jones was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 25, 1929. He attended Toledo public schools, graduated from Western Reserve Academy (1947) and Williams College (1951). He attended Union Theological Seminary in New York City (1951-53) and graduated from The Virginia Theological Seminary in 1954.
Bishop Jones served as assistant minister at Grace Episcopal Church, Sandusky, Ohio (1954-57); rector of Christ Church, Oberlin, Ohio, and Episcopal Chaplain to Oberlin College (1957-68); assistant to the Bishop of Ohio in Cleveland (1968-71); and rector of St. James Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1971-77). He was elected Bishop Coadjutor of Indianapolis in March, 1977; consecrated on September 10, 1977; and retired from that position twenty years later on September 10, 1997.
Bishop Jones was active in community affairs. He was a chaplain to the Sandusky Fire Department, and, in Oberlin, co-sponsored the first fair housing ordinance in the state of Ohio. He cherished ecumenical and inter-faith relationships, working closely with Christian and Jewish laity and clergy in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. He served as the national Co-chair of the Lutheran-Episcopal Dialogue, celebrating the fruit of that work when the resulting agreement was affirmed by the church’s General Convention in Philadelphia in 1997, and represented the church when the concordat was celebrated in England with the Scandinavian Lutheran churches. He worked with others on the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops which presented the case of the ordination of women to the Episcopate to the International Lambeth Conference in England in 1988. He served as Chief Judge of the national church’s Ecclesiastical Court. He traveled with other clergy and laity to Nigeria, supporting a companion relationship there with the Dioceses of Aba And Niger Delta. He was the Episcopal Church’s representative to the 25th anniversary celebration of the Ecumenical Church of South India. He was honored by several colleges and his own seminary with honorary degrees, and the Governor of Indiana conferred the title Sagamore of the Wabash for his contributions in the state.
Married to Martha Ann Shelburne on July 13, 1963, he is survived by her and their three children and their spouses and families: Martha (Jones) and Mark Patricof, and their daughters Lily and Nina; Caroline (Jones) and Peter Hubbell, and their son Teddy (all of New York City); and David Edward Jones, his wife Elise, and their children, Jasper and Summer, of Farnham, Surrey, England. He is also survived by his brother Samuel and sister-in-law Rebecca Halbrook, of Phippsburg, Maine; brother-and sister-in-law Robert and Elisabeth Shelburne of Sacramento, California; sister-in-law Elizabeth Shelburne of Washington, D.C.; and nine nieces and nephews.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent in Bishop Jones’ name to: Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 336, Bloomington, Indiana 47402-0336. Memorial services will be held at Trinity Church, 111 South Grant Street, on Friday, September 7, at 2 p.m., and at Christ Church Cathedral, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, on Saturday, September 8, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the columbarium of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 4600 East 46th Street, Indianapolis.
Ryan Lane Gooch
Ryan Lane Gooch, 17, October 19, 1989 - June 17, 2007
Ryan lane Gooch died on Tuesday afternoon at IU Medical Center from complications that arose from a rare brain disease.
One of his teacher's Barb Curry wrote: “One of Ryan's best attributes was his huge heart and his upbeat attitude. He always came to school with a smile on his face. He was kind to everyone and always made us laugh." Ryan's interests were computer and console games, learning the guitar, and engaging in intense debates about a multitude of topics. His intention was to continue to college in Computer Sciences. He resided with his mother, Trisha (Hayse) Gooch and sister Brianna Gooch in Bloomongton and would have been a junior at Aurora High School this year. He is survived by his brother Cabren Gooch and finace Betsy Marshall of Bloomington; grandmother, Patty Hayse Davis and her husband, Merle Davis, of Owensburg; Uncle, David Hayse and his wife Erin; Best Friend, Shane Meek of Bloomington; father, Monty Gooch of Fort Myers, Florida; aunts, Leiane (Gooch) Bellmore and Laura Gooch; and uncle, Brad Gooch. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandfather Charles "Buster" Hayse.
An informal celebration of his life will be held 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the family farm in Owensburg. A simple funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be sent to Aurora Alternative High School, 524 North Fairview, Bloomington, IN, 47404 in memory of Ryan Gooch. This money will be used to purchase much needed electronic equipment. Ryan was very proud to be a student of Aurora. A map of the location of the services can be found online at www.forevercare.org. Fresh picked garden or wildflower bouquets are welcome. Ryan was full of life and will be greatly missed.
George C. Gritton
George C. Gritton, 70, long-time Indy southsider, died at his home in Paoli, Indiana on Thursday July 12, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of Manuel High School, and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Virginia L. (Geni) Gritton. Loving Step Father to Kimberlee J. (Ernie) Hofman of Evansville, IN; Terry J. (Frank) Peak of Indianapolis; Rex Butler of Alpine, Texas; Nancy L. (Rev. Galen) Judy of Bloomfield, IN; and Anastasia Carroll of Indianapolis, IN. Loving Grandfather to Jonathon A. (Jenny) Judy of San Antonio, Texas; Anne Carroll of Indianapolis; Marie Carroll of Indianapolis; Alee Hofman of Evansville; Melinda Brannon, NC; Anthony Brannon of California; and Lara and Jenna Hoaglan of Indianapolis. Loving Great-Grandfather to Gabriel E. Judy of San Antonio, Texas; Andrew and Paul Brannon of California. Loving brother to Dallas (Barbara) Gritton of Greenwood, IN; Brother-In-Law to Chet Coy and several nieces and nephews.
His parents Aubrey and Elizabeth Gritton, and sister, Barbara A. Coy preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 p.m., Saturday July 21, 2007 at ALL SAINTS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 6004 Fairfax Rd (corner of Fairfax and Dillman Road) in Bloomington, IN. Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Church.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to ALL SAINTS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH in Memory of George.
Linnis A Bulliner
Linnis A Bulliner, 60, Leesville, passed away July 10, 2007 at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Survived by 3 children, Alan, Angela, and Rusty Bulliner. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. (CDT) at Woodlawn cemetery, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Nathan butler Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Essie Mae Garner
The family of Essie Mae Garner mourns her passing. Born June 8, 1919 at Macon, Mississippi to Sam Spain and Maggie Lee (Gingham) Spain. Entered into Eternal Rest June 27, 2007, at home, surrounded by loving family.
Her memory will be cherished by children, Pearlie Thomas; Earline Clanton; Jonnie Shaw; Maggie Nash; siblings, Frances Hodges; Sammie Martin; Marjorie Spain; Willie Spain.
Essie’s faith will be carried on by 16 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She is reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with husband, Charlie Garner; both parents; brothers, Nathan Clanton; Neal McGee; Leroy McGee; and all the Angels, Saints and Martyrs.
Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2007 at Second Baptist Church, 321 N Rogers Street, Bloomington, and Pastor Bruce Ross officiating. Interment to follow at White Oak cemetery. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Michael Edward Lewis
The family of Michael Edward Lewis mourns his passing. Born September 3, 1968 at Bloomington, Indiana to Lawrence Jerome Lewis and Shirley Ann Crawford Lewis. Entered into rest June 23, 2007 at Bloomington Hospital.
His memory will be cherished by mother, Shirley Ann; sisters, BethAnn (Drew) Wilson; Tina Marie (Bill) Bowers; Minnie Louise (Kenny) Robinson; brothers, Talmage Jerome (Tammy) Lewis; Richard Dale Lewis; Robert Lee Lewis; Margaret Torpy; Betty Sira; Leona Arthur; Diana Stines; David Lewis; Daisy Mercott; Darrell Lewis; companion, Christy Schrougham.
His faith will be carried on by several nieces and nephews. He is reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with dad, Lawrence Jerome Lewis, brother, Gene Lewis, and all grandparents.
Friends may call 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 61 Lawrence Hollow, Bloomfield.
Alvin Lee Bosell
The family of Alvin Lee Bosell mourns his passing. Born February 13, 1939 in Greene County, Indiana to George Henry Bosell and Eva Victoria Gallegos Bosell. Entered into rest Friday, June 15, 2007 at home in Worthington.
His memory will be cherished by children, Steve Bosell, of Santa Maria California; Kathy Haye of Long Beach, California; Rhonda Lane and Missy Willis of Petersburg, Indiana; siblings, Nina Hinchman, Binnie Newkirk, Henry Bosell, Kenny Bosell, Larry Bosell; Seven grandchildren.
He will be reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with both parents and wife, Clara Bosell.
Interment will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the family plot of Worthington cemetery. Military Honors accorded by Bashaw-Roth Post 106 of the American Legion and Worthington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7117.
Maurice E. ‘Brock’ Brockman
Maurice E. Brockman, “Brock, ” age 85, died peacefully at home September 3, 2007. Born June 19, 1922 in Alexandria, IN, he was the son of Lova and Charles Brockman.
He was a lifelong lover of learning, starting with George Williams College and concluding his education at Christian Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. In 1973 he was ordained an Elder with the United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Veteran. He was Administrative Director at Mount Vernon from 1952 to 1967. He served as a pastor at Plainfield, Centerville, Fort Branch, Indianapolis, and Bloomfield from where he retired in 1987. He was a lifelong lover of camping and had an interest in the developmentally disadvantaged. He served as the director at Camp Letts and Tapawingo. He was involved in many community and volunteer organizations, most recently with the American Council for the Blind.
He is survived by his sister, Estella Schacht; a son, David E. Brockman; a daughter, Teresa Littrell; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He donated his body to the Indianapolis University Medical Center. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held November 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, Bloomington.
Billy L. Jackson
The family of Billy Loren Jackson mourns his passing. Born September 12, 1928 at Kiowa, Kansas to Loren Homer Jackson and Nora Schauwecker Jackson. Entered into rest September 2, 2007 at Garden Villa Convalescent Center, Bloomington.
His memory will be cherished by his only son Carl and wife, Esther Jackson; siblings, Margaret Ruth Remington, Richard Jackson, Jerry Jackson, and Donald Jackson.
He will be reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with wife, Beverly Enochs Jackson; both parents, ancestors, and all the Saints.
Funeral service will be celebrated by Pastor Russell Black, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Lebanon cemetery, Midland. Visitation will take place one half hour prior to the service in the family plot of the cemetery.
Jimmy Steward
The family of Jimmy Lee Steward mourns his passing. Born October 1, 1952 in Lawrence County to Dudley L. Steward and Margaret Pearl Reynolds Steward. Entered into rest August 28, 2007 at home in Harrodsburg surrounded by family.
His memory will be cherished by wife, Penney Nixon Steward; brother, Gary Joe Steward; father in-law, Earl Nixon; life-long friends, Luther Asbury, Carl and Loni Houtchings, Carl and Esther Jackson. Jimmy was an electrician and known to the radio community as “Dungeon Master.”
He will be reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with both parents, mother in-law, Alvina Nixon.
Funeral service will be conducted graveside, 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2007 at the family plot of Clover Hill cemetery, Harrodsburg. Friends may call at the grave. Nathan Butler Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
