Louise Burgess

Louise Rowland Burgess, April 7, 1909-December 27, 2002. Cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Louise's devoted husband of 73 years, Ralph Dunn Burgess, Sr., preceded her March 22, 2002. Born in Washington, PA, she attended school there as well as Freeport, Dennison, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia. She loved singing and dancing, and enjoyed participating in school plays. At age 18, she won a dance contest! Louise met and married Ralph in Rochester, MN and together, enjoyed a wonderful life with seven children. The family predominantly resided in the Minneapolis, Minnetonka, and Plymouth areas. She served on various school and church committees throughout her life, and frequently visited nursing homes, bringing the residents her crochet tissue holders. An avid reader, especially her Bible, provided the wisdom she was known for. Putting other's needs first, she taught by example, and instilled high morals and standards in her children. She exceeded well in all endeavors, and at age 76, initiated organ lessons! Her life was characterized by unconditional love and compassion, Christian values and wisdom, a marvelous sense of humor, youthful spirit, charismatic charm, and a passion for shopping! Thank you, Mom, for giving us life; you planted the seeds of love within us that will bloom forever. A light went out on earth with your passing, only to be lighted in heaven. Your smile and beautiful blue eyes will remain forever within our hearts. Also preceded are parents, Alba Rose and Elmer Odell Rowland; four brothers, Odell, Lloyd, Robert McCarthy and infant Audra Harold. Lovingly survived by children, Patricia Sochor, Ralph Dunn, Jr. (Linda), Mary (Mark) Lyman, Richard (Jan), Dennis (Annebeth), Sandra (Bud) Pebley, and Judith Johnson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Reviewal and visitation one hour prior to the funeral service Monday, December 30, 2002, 11 am at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 7600 Harold Ave., Golden Valley. A luncheon to honor her life will follow the service. Private interment, Cedar Cemetery, Cedar, MN. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel Edina, MN 55436 (952) 920-3996

Louise Burgess

December 29, 2002

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