Donald Raymond Burdette (1925 - 2012)

Born 28 Mar 1925 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States

Husband of Betty Lou (Hopwood) Burdette — married 5 Jan 1947 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States

Died 17 Jan 2012 at age 86 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States

Biography

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Donald Raymond Burdette Birth 28 Mar 1925 Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death 17 Jan 2012 (aged 86) Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Burial: Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Memorial ID: 84090984

PEORIA, IL - Donald R. Burdette, 86, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at his home.

He was born March 28, 1925, in Peoria, a son of Isaac and Gertrude (Lamm) Burdette. He married Betty L. Hopwood on Jan. 5, 1947. She passed away on Nov. 26, 2011.

He is survived by two daughters, Dona (Rick) Guth of Danvers and Betsy Burdette of Peoria; two grandchildren, Garrick (Melissa) Guth of Kyle, Texas, and Heidi (Eric) Bowman of Congerville; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Evelyn Starcevic and Dorothy Schwerer of Peoria and Jean (Art) Haedicke of East Peoria.

Along with his wife of 64 years, Don was preceded in death by brothers, Ed and Gordon Burdette and sisters, Florence Beck, Ceil Bachler and Viola Rose.

Don served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 as a machine gunner and paratrooper.

He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 42 years.

In earlier times, Don enjoyed going to garage sales, fishing and planting flowers. He had a great sense of humor and a sweet tooth. He loved his family and his pet cats, especially his little girlfriend, Roxanne.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Published in Peoria Journal Star on January 20, 2012

Family Members Parents: Isaac G Burdette 1882–1949 Gertrude M. Lamm Burdette 1891–1928

Spouse: Betty Lou Hopwood Burdette 1928–2011 (m. 1947)

Siblings: Viola Mae Burdette Rose 1910–2009 Gordon Burdette 1912–1995 Edwin Burdette 1914–1992 Cecilia Marie Burdette Bachler 1916–2004 Evelyn Hazel Burdette Starcevic 1922–1994

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 November 2020), memorial page for Donald Raymond Burdette (28 Mar 1925–17 Jan 2012), Find a Grave Memorial no. 84090984, ; Maintained by Jeanette (contributor 46892486) Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.