Edythe Newkirk Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 24, 2023, at the age of 90, Edythe Newkirk of Comstock, Michigan, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edythe Newkirk to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Tyler and Myldred Tyler (Copeland); and her siblings, Marvlynn Dean and Huburt Tyler. She is survived by: her children, Leslie Butcher (Daniel) and Bradley Newkirk; her grandchildren, Bree Lynn Lafferty (Lanny), Bryan Butcher (Michelle), Brett Butcher (Amanda), Blake and Tyler Newkirk; her great grandchildren, Megan Butcher, Paige, Emma Lafferty, Bryce, Tristian and Braden Butcher; her grandchildren, Jaden, Sophie, Bella Butcher and Ashton Newkirk; and her sisters-in-law, Elaine Kidder and Trudy Ramgrim.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Training Center - Kalamazoo, 1541 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
