Rita Marie Bure

Rita Marie Bure, 83, of Westphalia, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016, at Westphalia Hills surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1933, in Freeburg, Missouri the daughter of the late William Leo and Annie Marie (Boessen) Boehmer. She was united in marriage on November 28, 1953, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg, Missouri to Anton S. "Curly" Bure who preceded her in death on May 3, 2016. As a homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family, the Saturday morning breakfasts, baking Angel Food Cake for family birthdays, quilting with her friends, gardening, and canning. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia, the Ladies Sodality, St. Ann's Sewing Circle, and the Westphalia Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Marie (Tom) Scheppers, Wardsville; a son, William Joseph "Bill" Bure, Westphalia; and three grandchildren, Karen Marie (Brandon) Simpson, Jefferson City; Gabriel Isaac Bure, Kansas City; and Elizabeth Hannah Bure, Westphalia; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Joe. Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.