Melba Jean Burritt Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Melba Jean Burritt of Fruita, Colorado, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Melba Jean left this world on June 3, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Jean Burritt to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Blanche Ryan (Peters) and Harry Ryan. She is survived by: her children, Rick Burritt (Tina) of Golconda, NV and Brenda Garner (Spencer) of Fruita, CO; her siblings, Emma Lou Addis of Las Vegas, Leona Murray (Ed) of Delta, CO, Marvin Ryan (Shari) of Delta, CO and Joni Frigetto (Gary) of Montrose, CO; her aunt Ruth Russell of Cortez, CO; her grandchildren, Spencer Jr. Garner (Amanda) of Grand Junction, CO, Wade Garner of Fruita, CO, Bailie Weaver (Cody) of Loma, CO, Pete Steelsmith of Golconda, NV and Stacy Sullivan of Golconda, NV; her great grandchildren, Hallee Garner, Skylar Garner-Wishon, Bridger Garner of Grand Junction, CO, Corbin, McKenna Weaver of Loma, CO, Keegan, Jayden, Aurora and Airic Sullivan of Golconda, NV; and her great great grandchildren, Anylah and River. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Eckert Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mountain View Bible Church (1173 17 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeannie's memory can be made to Hope West of Grand Junction, 3090 North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
