
Beverly Jean Burbach
August 06, 1947 - July 02, 2016
Obituary
COLUMBUS/MADISON-Beverly (Ellis) Burbach, age 68, of Madison passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Aug. 6, 1947, in Campbellsport, Wis., the daughter of L. Gordon and Ruth (Johnson) Ellis. Bev married Larry Burbach on July 15, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waterloo. She graduated from Waterloo High School. After high school, Bev went on to work in the medical profession starting at St. Mary's Hospital, followed by 20+ years at Columbia Community Hospital where she was responsible for the initiation of the CPR Program. After moving to Jefferson she took a position with Internal Medicine and Pediatrics where she was a Patient Referral Coordinator until her retirement. Bev enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping for bargains, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. Bev is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Eric (Kristine), Adam (Debra), Megan (Tyrone) Rocque and Ryan; sister, Jeannette; brother, Richard; and seven grandchildren, Claire and Cooper Burbach; Bradey Burbach, Abby Burbach and Tayton, Aislyn and Stetson Rocque. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pat Todd; brother, David Ellis; and daughter-in-law, Cheri Burbach. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 5 p.m., on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Memorials may be made to donor's choice, UW Carbone Cancer Center, or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Jul 10, 2016 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sun Jul 10, 2016 @ 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
JD
Jame M Dillow
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Aunt Bev is the kind of Aunt everyone wants. I can remember our summer visits to Wisconsin,sitting on her bed talking to her..I must have been 3 or 4 at the time. Going to Gettysburg,Washington DC in the fall of 1964 when she came to visit.
Always quick to laugh and joke she was my one and only choice to be my 2 boys Godmother.
Thank you Aunt Bev.
James M Dillow
SC
Stephanie Coy
Other •
I remember the first day that we met in the stands of my son's Football game. Where she came to support her granddaughter cheering in the halftime show. She was the most genuine person with the biggest heart and I felt very welcomed every time I saw her. I remember tearing up when we left because of how I felt in her home. Very warm and Inviting! She was a wonderful person who loved her family very much! My heart is breaking for all of you! My thoughts & prayers are with you 💜
JH
JaLayne Hawkins
Other •
Often there would be a joke or two that would fly around the referral office at Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and this is the one Bev and I would cartoon off of a lot if it got nutz in the office;
Seems there was a treasure ship on its way back to port. About
halfway there, it was approached by a pirate, skull and crossbones waving
in the breeze!
"Captain, captain, what do we do?" asked the first mate.
"First mate," said the captain, "go to my cabin, open my sea
chest, and bring me my red shirt." The first mate did so.
Wearing his bright red shirt, the captain exhorted his crew to
fight. So inspiring was he, in fact, that the pirate ship was repelled
without casualties.
A few days later, the ship was again approached, this time by two
pirate sloops!
"Captain, captain, what should we do?"
"First mate, bring me my red shirt!"
The crew, emboldened by their fearless captain, fought heroically, and
managed to defeat both boarding parties, though they took many
casualties. That night, the survivors had a great celebration. The
first mate asked the captain the secret of his bright red shirt.
"It's simple, first mate. If I am wounded, the blood does not
show, and the crew continues to fight without fear."
A week passed, and they were nearing their home port, when
suddenly the lookout cried that ten ships of the enemy's armada were
approaching!
"Captain, captain, we're in terrible trouble, what do we do?"
The first mate looked expectantly at the miracle worker.
Pale with fear, the captain commanded, "First mate.... bring me my
brown pants!"
Needless to say, none of us wore brown scrubs very often...
We will see you later Bev.
DT
Dick & Theresa
Other •
Larry and family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bev. We enjoyed the times we went out with your mom and dad also the visits talking of all the things that made her happy the grandchildren were at the top of the list. She ishappyhealthy and watching over all of you with much Love..make happy memories for her to see you are in our prayers.
Dick and Theresa
PT
Paul Toepfer
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Adam, Deb and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Didn't she get you two together?
Know we're thinking of you all.
Paul, Pam and Max Toepfer
JH
Joe & Terri Hammer
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Larry and family, we are extremely sorry for your loss. Beverly and the family will be in our prayers.