Violet Jean Burns Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Violet Jean Burns of Mason, Michigan is shared. Violet, born on September 7, 1937, passed away on October 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Violet Jean Burns to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emma Jean (Hawkins) and Francis J. Goddard; her husband Vernon Burns; her daughters, Barbie Meddaugh, Tammy Rintelmann and Carol Hatch; and her siblings, Anna Jones, Mary Bachelder, Esther Ryan, Ruth Miller, Betty Dunlap, Robert Goddard, Earl Goddard and George Goddard.
She is survived by: her daughters, Annette Morris (Jim) and Judy Ward; her grandchildren, Brian Morris, Jennifer Ward, Billy Ward (Beth), Marie Stimer, Heather Richardson (Kris), Damion Rintelmann, Terry Jordan, Evelyn Ward, Josh Meddaugh (Nikki), Kirsten Rintelmann, Chelsea Rintelmann, Devin Rintelmann, Kevin Meddaugh (Kristal) and Kyle Meddaugh; her great grandchildren, Michelle Stimer, Brianna Morris, Kylie Raymond, Anthony Ward, Noel Ward, Shelby Ward, Colton Jordan, Aiden Richardson, Oliver Rintelmann, Vivian Rintelmann, Everett Rintelmann, Jensen Meddaugh, Kaidan Meddaugh, Drakeo Meddaugh, Dante Meddaugh, Spencer Meddaugh, Gabrielle Saal and Samantha Saal; her great great grandchildren, Arie and Kai; and her half-sister Rose Elaine Cooper (Ronald). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Maple Grove Cemetery (213 N Jefferson St, Mason, MI 48854).
The family has chosen to send donations to Sparrow Hospice Services Donate Now (https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org). Donate to Charity Mason Country Carec/o Chris Simon, 776 E. Columbia Street, Mason, MI 48854.
