Judith Britvec

Judith (Dingledine) Britvec Battle Creek Judith (Dingledine) Britvec, 76, passed away at home in the care of her loving husband Joseph and her family on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born July 21, 1934, in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Clyde Dingledine and Vivian Parker. Judith has resided in Battle Creek all of her life. She attended Michigan State University and was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority. She was employed as a secretary at the Federal Center with the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC). She married Joseph Britvec on June 16, 1956, in Battle Creek, MI. She was a homemaker and later worked as a secretary for the Child Guidance Clinic and was office manager for the private practice of Psychological Consultants of Battle Creek. She was a charter member and active volunteer for the Leila Arboretum Society and a Master Gardener. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, stained glass, bowling, golfing, tennis, reading, walking, traveling, birding, but mostly she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph V. Britvec; two daughters, Karen (Brian) Seely of Marysville, MI and Kamela (Tim) Peterson of Sturgis, MI; three sons, Kevin Britvec of Battle Creek, Kel (Margaret) Britvec of London, England, and Kraig (Renee) Britvec of Prudenville, MI; seven grandchildren, Zach Plechaty, Spc. Trevor Britvec, U.S. Army, Madeline Britvec, Tony Britvec, Lydia Peterson, Avery Peterson, and Elaina Britvec; six sisters, Marjo (John) Siano, Dorian (Jim) Hibbard, Nella Parker, Marielle Parker, Lorre L. Parker and Janna VanAuken; one brother, Rhett Parker; cousins, Boyd (Margaret) Dingledine, JoAnne Roebuck and Penny DeBell of Puerto Rico; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews too many to list, but all dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents; her dear Aunt and Uncle, who raised her, Robert and Cora Jacobs; three brothers, Robert (Janet) Dingledine, Scott Parker and Rorick Parker; and two sisters, Ronna Cunic and Narda Mead. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Memorial services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Rev. Steven S. Olmstead officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes in Judith's memory may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice or the Leila Arboretum Society. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com