Obituaries

Crystal Birch

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Crystal R. Birch, age 29 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by her family and loved ones. Crystal was born May 20, 1980, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Larry Birch and Linda McDonald. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Crystal graduated from Kirchner State School where she had many friends. She enjoyed socializing, being with friends and family, singing, and listening to music. Survivors include: her mother, Linda McDonald and Mark Freeman of Jefferson City, Mo.; her father, Larry Birch of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother, Larry A. Birch and his wife Hannah of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister, Sharyl McKenzie and her husband Joe Blevins of Shelbyville, Tenn.; two nephews, Randy McKenzie and Jordan Blevins; and two nieces, Sarah Buitrago and Ava Birch. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, in the Freeman Chapel. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Cole County Residential Services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Published January 14, 2010