BURDETTE, Arlene M. (BROCKMAN)
BROCKMAN, BURDETTE, BROWN, WINKER, HENDERSHOT
Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 6/16/2014 at 19:45:48
Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, April 24, 2014OBITUARY ~ ARLENE M. (BROCKMAN) BURDETTE
June 01, 1930 ~ April 18, 2014Arlene M. Burdette of Mt. Ayr, Iowa peacefully passed from this life on April 18, 2014 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Arlene was born in her grandparents' home, to parents Albert and Maurine Brockman, in Floyd, IA on June 1, 1930. Arlene was swept off her feet at a tender age, marrying Jim Burdette on August 29th, 1948 in Waterloo, IA and quickly became mother to three children. She and Jim raised their family in Cedar Falls, IA where they worked hand-in-hand running Burdette Buick dealership. In 1980, Jim and Arlene moved to Mount Ayr, IA to help tend the Burdette Family Farm. At first reluctant to take on the role of farmer's wife, Arlene grew to love the people and land of Ringgold County and became adamant that this was where she would live to the end of her life. Arlene was an avid cribbage, cards, and game player who never let the grandkids win, but was a good sport when it happened. She spent countless hours crafting beautiful handwork that will adorn our homes for years to come. She also enjoyed golf with friends and traveling with family throughout her life. Arlene was a kind woman with a sharp wit who cared for her family and friends with love, compassion, and patience.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Maurine and Albert Brockman, brother Wendell Brockman and son, Billy Burdette.
Arlene is survived by Jim Burdette, her husband of 65 years, and children Michael (Carol) Burdette, Linda (David Brown) Burdette, and Jeffrey (Kimberly) Burdette, and sister JoAnn Winker Hendershot. Arlene is also survived by her six grandchildren and one great grandson.
The family offers their sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers at Clearview, Dr. Bruce Ricker's office and HCI Hospice who took exceptional care of Arlene during her final days. In lieu of flowers, if you desire to send a donation, a memorial fund will be established to Wishard Chapel Community Church at Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr, Iowa, with Pastor Bill Armstrong officiating. Musicians included Nancy Sackett and First Thing's First.
Casket bearers were Matt Burdette, Jason Burdette, Nick Burdette, David Brown, Mickey Uss and Curt Brockman.
Interment was made at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo, on Wednesday April 23, 2014.
Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2014
Ringgold Obituaries maintained by Tony Mercer.
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