Beth Diane Burtz Lathrop, age 43 passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2010 at her grandmothers home in Kalispell, Montana. Beth was born on August 29, 1966 in San Francisco, California to Ralph and Candace (Lincoln) Walker. She was raised in Sacramento, California. 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 Step-father John T. Pluid of Kalispell, father Ralph Walker of Sacramento, CA, sons Kris, Justin, and Nick Burtz all of Las Vegas, NV., son John Matheu of Sacramento, CA., stepsons Chris, Ben and Jon Lathrop all of Sacramento, CA., siblings, Bryce Walker and wife Irma and their sons Tyler and Trevor of Meridian, ID., grandmother Shirley Lincoln of Kalispell, MT., 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.