Ralph Burtis - Obituary

n February 27, 2013, Ralph David "Beanie" Burtis, 79, a resident of Deale for over 55 years died at home with his family by his side. Born April 8, 1933 to the late William H. and Lillie Burtis, David graduated from Annapolis HS. While in high school he was a caddy at Annapolis Roads before becoming employed by C&P Telephone Co. where he retired after 28 years. After retirement, David enjoyed walking horses and being around horses, fishing, hunting, playing fast-pitch softball, baseball, golfing, duck carving, playing guitar, gardening his locally famous tomatoes and playing cards with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William E. and D. Clem Burtis. Surviving him is his wife of 55 years, Ella Burtis; two sons, David C. (Vicky) Burtis of Millersville and R. Jeffrey (Patricia) Burtis of Lexington Park; one daughter, Donna Lou Brazeau of Deale; one brother James T. (Norma) Burtis of Riva; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Lillie, Lindsay and Abigail. A memorial service will be held at St. James Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, on Saturday, March 2 at 12pm. Interment is private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.