Billie Bortsfield
January 1, 2012
Bortsfield, Billie, 87, homemaker passed away January 1, 2012. Visitation with family is 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm Friday and Funeral service is 1:00 pm Saturday both at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Preceded in death by her husband William, six sisters and two brothers. Survivors include daughters Terry (Mike) Burlakoff of Derby, KS, Connie (Wade) Bartlett Rochester, NH, grandchildren; Will LeBlanc, Arthur LeBlanc, Andrew Burlakoff and Carly Burlakoff Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and Camp Discovery c/o American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave. S-100, Wichita, KS 67206. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com
Visitation with family is 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm Friday at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary
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Connie / Terry: Your parents were ‘Best Man’ and ‘Brides-Maid’ at my parents wedding in Indianapolis many many years (late 1940’s?) ago. Your Grandmother ‘Elsie’ lived next to my Grandparents on Ritter Avenue in Indy as well. In fact, your Dad and my Dad (so they say) were childhood best friends. Certainly as the years go by, we lose touch with old friends and family. You may or may not recall that after my Mom died in 1963, we ventured to to your home in Wichita KS. for a visit. In closing, we were all saddend to learn of your Mom’s recent passing….we have very fond memories of your entire family and wish God’s peace & blessings to you and yours during this very difficult time. Take care, Brian
Connie & Terri: I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I am very much going to miss her daily emails and jokes. If I opened my email and had a message from her…I KNEW I would start my day with a chuckle! Please keep my email and stay in touch. My heart goes out to you along with my prayers. Hugs from all of us…Nancy, Patty, me and mom (EJ)and our families.
Connie, Just wanted to share that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories from many, many, many years ago of being at your house and meeting your mom and dad. I hope you are doing well my friend.
Dear Terry and Connie: Billie and Bill were wonderful second parents to me for so many years. Terry was like a big sister and our favorite babysitter. Connie’s forever friendship is a treasure I will cherish for all time. Please know the Frantz family sends all their love and sympathy to both of you as you say goodbye for all of us to your dearest mom, Beelee. Much love and big hugs from Ed Frantz, Greg and Kerri Frantz, and Sam and Gayle Frantz Armstrong
Dear,sweet Billie (Shorty)I was so blessed to be one of your ‘kids’. The Foxes and Bortsfields spent many wonderful times together over the years that I will always treasure. I’m so glad I was able to be with you these last few weeks on my lunch hours just so I could tell you how much I loved you. I celebrate your life and am so thankful for my Bortsfield family! Love to you all!
You will be deeply missed, Aunt Billie! I’ve always loved you from the very bottom of my heart, and your departure is a huge loss for the entire family. This day, however, my mother is rejoicing. 🙂
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was an incredible woman! Please know that she is by God’s side as an angel.