Beth Diane Burtz Lathrop, 43

Beth Diane Burtz Lathrop, 43, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her grandmother s home in Kalispell. Beth was born on Aug. 29, 1966, in San Francisco, to Ralph and Candace (Lincoln) Walker. She was raised in Sacramento, Calif. She had worked in property management until her illness forced her to move to be near her family in Kalispell. Beth enjoyed fishing, camping and will always be remembered for her great sense of humor. She was loved by everyone that knew her. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Don Lincoln. She is survived by her husband, Doug Lathrop, of Kalispell; mother, Candace Pluid, and stepfather, John T. Pluid, of Kalispell; father, Ralph Walker, of Sacramento; sons, Kris, Justin and Nick Burtz, all of Las Vegas, and son, John Matheu, of Sacramento; stepsons, Chris, Ben and Jon Lathrop, all of Sacramento; sibling, Bryce Walker and wife, Irma, and their sons, Tyler and Trevor, of Meridian, Idaho; grandmother, Shirley Lincoln, of Kalispell; and aunts, Jeri and Denise Lincoln, both of Kalispell. Private family services will be held. She is now in the arms of God. Thank you Dr. Habel for everything you have done. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to leave messages for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.