Rhoda Lea Burch (90), nee Goldstein, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2017 in her home at The Carlisle in Lantana, Florida. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Burch, and is survived by her loving daughters, Marcia (Jim) and Ellen, granddaughters Deborah (Brian) and Caroline, and her brother, Stanley. Born in New York City, her family moved to Washington, DC when Rhoda was 16. It was there that she met, Sid, the love of her life, to whom she was married for 68 years. Married in 1945, she and Sid raised their family in Arlington, Virginia. Sid was in the restaurant business while Rhoda rose to Office Manager of the Fairfax County Mental Health Center. In retirement, Rhoda was an active member of Palm Beach County for over 30 years. The Burches split their time between Lake Worth, Florida and the North Fork of Long Island as well as Vermont. Rhoda and Sid lived an active an engaging life loving to dance, travel, participating in politics, attending the theater, lifelong learning, and embracing many friendships. After the loss of Sid in 2013, she continued to live a full life independently. She was a caring mother, proud grandmother, loving sister, and supportive friend. Funeral services will be held at Palm Beach National Chapel 10055 Heritage Farms at 12pm with burial to follow at the South Florida National Cemetery at 12:45pm. Donations can be made to Planned Parenthood at PlannedParenthood.org.