Rita F. Bowersox-Bathrick's Obituary
Rita F. Bowersox-Bathrick, 92, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on January 25, 2025. Rita was born in Evart, MI, on January 11, 1933, to her loving parents; Walter and Rose (Bozung) Dake.
Rita married her late husband Robert Bowersox in 1962 and the couple moved to Leesburg together in 1993. Rita and Robert celebrated a loving 42 years together until his passing in 2004.
After his passing she then reconnected and married her high school sweetheart Ronald Bathrick. They spent 20 years together traveling and enjoying life.
Rita was a devout member of St. Paul's Catholic Church for 30 years and enjoyed spending her time traveling, taking boat rides, reading and playing bingo. In her earlier years she competed on a traveling bowling league.
Rita was dedicated to her family and will be missed dearly by those she leaves behind, yet remembered fondly for being a loving and caring mother, grandmother and wife.
Rita is survived by her husband, Ronald Bathrick, her children; Cari Simons, Debbie (Tim) Ojczyk and Jeffrey (Julie) Bowersox, as well as a son in law; William Simons, 12 grandchildren and 6 precious great grandchildren.
Rita is preceded by her parents, brothers: Robert, Richard, Raymond and Ronnie, as well as two sons: Robert C. Bowersox and Randy M. Bowersox.
Rita's Memorial Service is available to livestream here: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/109139/hash:FB32B1718BD13F31
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Rita's name to St. Paul's Catholic Church.
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