Helen O. Burger
March 22, 1933 - July 31, 2015
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Helen O. Burger
March 22, 1933 - July 31, 2015
Obituary
Helen Burger, 82, passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital on July 31, 2015 with family and loved ones at her side. Helen was a lifelong Whatcom County resident, born in Bellingham March 22, 1933 to Edwin and Jennie (Melseth) Aursness, and grew up in the Whitehorn farm community. Helen attended Blaine Schools until graduation in 1950. She remained friends with many classmates through annual reunions.
Helen married Robert “Bob” Burger on August 10, 1957 and they would have celebrated 58 years next week. Helen’s greatest love was family, which she demonstrated as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Helen was loved by many and very giving and generous. She was always smiling and had a contagious laugh. In addition to raising 3 children and many of their friends, Helen worked full time as a bank teller until retiring in 1993. She and Bob were active in the Central Lutheran and now Redeemer Lutheran churches.
She is survived by husband Bob, daughter Jennifer (Tony) Fleck, sons Steve and Randy Burger, grandchildren Melissa Ledford, Anthony Fleck, Angelika Burger and Angelika’s mother Marina Burger, nephews Jim (Sheri) Larson, Greg (Carrie) Larson, Mike (Rosie) Stroebel, and niece Marcia (Paul) Ashley.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Jeanette and Doug Larson, sister Eleanore Ottem, brother-in-law Harvey “Buck” Burger, sister-in-law Joyce Stroebel Steward niece Nancy Stroebel Floren and nephew Jeff Larson.
A graveside service will be held on Friday August 7 at 11:00am at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. It will be followed by a memorial service and luncheon reception at 12:00pm at Redeemer Lutheran, 858 W. Smith Rd, Bellingham.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: August 7, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: August 7, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Redeemer Lutheran Church
- Location: 858 West Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 38-4-5923
4 responses to Helen O. Burger
Darrel and Joanne Barnes says:
July 31, 2015
Our most sympathetic condolences to Bob, Steve, Jennifer, Randy and family for the loss of their wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was a wonderful person and mother who gave willingly to all the people she knew and was always deeply involved in the human frailties she believed in. We will always remember her great full smile and kind ways.
Dick and Ardith Stark says:
July 31, 2015
Helen was always a kind, friendly, and happy person to be around. Whenever we saw her in a store, or other location she always welcomed you with a warm smile. Our condolences to Bob , Randy and their family. You are in our prayers.
Dick and Ardith Stark
Lynda Cheldelin Fell says:
July 31, 2015
Helen, I have known you my whole life, and I don’t think I ever once saw you without a smile. Your gentleness, kindness, and compassion leave us all with a beautiful legacy of how to behave. Your physical presence will be greatly missed by all those who knew you. Give Aly a hug for me as you rejoice in the beauty of Heaven. We will keep your family in our prayers and close to our hearts, and help them weather this transition without your loving presence by their side. Big hugs to you, Helen. XOXO
Lori Emert says:
July 31, 2015
Jennifer, Melissa & family, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mom/grandma Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Lori