Ottawa County, MI – The Village of Spring Lake is mourning the unexpected passing of its dedicated Village Manager, Christine “Chris” Burns, who passed away on the night of September 27, 2023. A beacon of relentless positivity and passion, Chris served the community for nearly 12 years and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Chris Burns began her career as a municipal official over 25 years ago, leaving a lasting impact on every community she served. She previously managed the city of Cedar Springs for more than five years and the village of Oxford for nearly two years before taking on the role of Spring Lake’s village manager in July 2012. She was a trailblazer, becoming the first female manager in Spring Lake’s history.
In a testament to her leadership, earlier this year, Chris was selected as the 2023 president of the Michigan Municipal Executives association, making her the fourth female president of the MME since its establishment in 1930. She was proud and honored to have been selected by her peers for this prestigious role, acknowledging the encouragement and belief of mentors that helped shape her successful career.
Chris’s family—her husband, Bill, and daughter, Bre—shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, urging everyone to cherish their loved ones and the time they have together. As the community comes to terms with this unimaginable loss, they are grateful for the outpouring of kindness, thoughts, and prayers.
Ottawa County shared,
“Ottawa County is saddened to learn of the passing of Village of Spring Lake Manager, Christine Burns.For the past 11 years, Christine provided leadership to Spring Lake and also served the greater Tri-Cities area of Northwest Ottawa County on several community infrastructure and development initiatives. Christine was an energetic and thoughtful manager who not only provided leadership to the Spring Lake Community, but also represented her community in Lansing through her work with the Michigan Municipal League.On behalf of Ottawa County, we wish to pass along our sincerest condolences to Christine’s family, friends and to the Village Council and employees of both Spring Lake Village and Township.”
Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched and the impact she made on Spring Lake and beyond. The Village of Spring Lake extends its deepest condolences to her family and all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Rest in peace, Chris, your memory will forever be etched in our hearts.
According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled:
- Visitation, on October 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., ending at 7:00 p.m., at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, 760 E, Spring Lake, MI.
- Visitation, on October 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., ending at 1:00 p.m., at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, 760 E, Spring Lake, MI.
- Service, on October 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, 760 E, Spring Lake, MI.
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