Elizabeth Bunch Obituary Elizabeth Bunch Chesapeake - Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Bunch, 82, died May 17, 2016, with her family by her side. Betty was the widow of Donald Bunch, her husband of 51 years, and daughter of the late Donald and Alma Hodges Mosher. She was predeceased by a son, Steven D. Bunch, and her youngest brother, Greg K. Mosher. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra C. Stewart and husband Larry; son, Michael D. Bunch and wife Pam; son, Don W. Bunch and wife Cindy; sister, Shirley L. Mosher; brother, Donald G. Mosher, Jr. and wife Mary Lou; brother, James A. Mosher and wife Peggy; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Betty was born March 8, 1934, in Syracuse, New York. She worked as a Personnel Supervisor at the Public Works department of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1967 until her retirement in 1993. She was a lifetime member of the Church of the Resurrection. She was an active member in the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9382, Suffolk, Va. She was a breast cancer survivor, and helped to raise funds for cancer research. She loved nature and enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. She loved reading, especially mystery novels. She had many friends, who considered themselves members of her family and often gathered at her table. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 7 p. m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday May 23, at 11 a. m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Cancer Fund, care of VFW Post 9382, 4301 Pughsville Rd. Suffolk, Va. 23435. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. Elizabeth Bunch Obituary (1934 - 2016) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameElizabethBunch&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/elizabeth-bunch-obituary?id11132470 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Elizabeth-Bunch/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Bunch, 82, passed away on 17 May 2016. She was the widow of Donald Bunch and is survived by her children, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Betty was a dedicated professional and an avid lover of nature and reading. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on 22 May 2016. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on 23 May 2016 at the Church of the Resurrection. Betty was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Suffolk, Virginia. ### The Edited Obituary Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Bunch, 82, died 17 May 2016, with her family by her side. Betty was the widow of Donald Bunch, her husband of 51 years, and daughter of the late Donald and Alma Hodges Mosher. She was predeceased by a son, Steven D. Bunch, and her youngest brother, Greg K. Mosher. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra C. Stewart and husband Larry; son, Michael D. Bunch and wife Pam; son, Don W. Bunch and wife Cindy; sister, Shirley L. Mosher; brother, Donald G. Mosher, Jr. and wife Mary Lou; brother, James A. Mosher and wife Peggy; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Betty was born 8 March 1934, in Syracuse, New York. She worked as a Personnel Supervisor at the Public Works Department of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1967 until her retirement in 1993. She was a lifetime member of the Church of the Resurrection. She was an active member in the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9382, Suffolk, VA. She was a breast cancer survivor and helped to raise funds for cancer research. She loved nature and enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. She loved reading, especially mystery novels. She had many friends, who considered themselves members of her family and often gathered at her table. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Cancer Fund, care of VFW Post 9382, 4301 Pughsville Rd., Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Elizabeth Betty Mae Bunch | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 82 years | | Birth | 8 March 1934; Syracuse, New York | | Death | 17 May 2016; Chesapeake, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Elizabeth Betty Mae Bunch | Decedent | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Donald Bunch | Spouse | -- | | Donald Mosher | Father | -- | | Alma Hodges Mosher | Mother | -- | | Sandra C. Stewart | Child | -- | | Michael D. Bunch | Child | -- | | Don W. Bunch | Child | -- | | Greg K. Mosher | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Steven D. Bunch | Predeceased Child | -- | | Shirley L. Mosher | Sibling | -- | | Donald G. Mosher, Jr. | Sibling | -- | | James A. Mosher | Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Bunch was born on 8 March 1934 in Syracuse, New York. 2. She worked as a Personnel Supervisor at the Public Works Department of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1967 until her retirement in 1993. 3. Betty was a lifetime member of the Church of the Resurrection. 4. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9382 in Suffolk, Virginia. 5. Betty was a breast cancer survivor and helped to raise funds for cancer research. 6. She loved nature, enjoyed gardening and birdwatching, and was an avid reader, particularly of mystery novels. 7. Betty had many friends who considered themselves members of her family and often gathered at her table.