Bertha Burke

BERTHA BURKE IONA, ID -- Bertha Stone Burke, 91, of Idaho Falls, died August 7, 2004, at her son’s home. She was born September 21, 1912, at Riddle, Idaho, to Richard Bluford Stone and Barbara Anna Portlock Stone. She grew up and attended schools in the area. On April 18, 1934, she married Floyd Burke in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Their marriage was solemnized February 6, 1959, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. She also worked as an Avon Distributor, campground supervisor in Flaming Gorge, Utah, and for Roger Brothers Potato Warehouse in Idaho Falls. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society and Mutual organizations. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and quilting. Surviving are: Son: Bryon Kent (DeAnn) Burke, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jacqualin Ann (Jim) VanCott, Las Vegas, NV Daughter: Flora (Doyle) Andrew, N. Ogden, UT Sister: Ritchie Ford, Galveston, TX 22 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; and two sons, Gary Lee Burke and DeLoss K. Burke. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at the Iona LDS 2nd Ward (Iona Road & Ririe Highway), with Rick Denning, a counselor in the Bishopric, officiating. The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and Wednesday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.