Velma Burke, 87

Velma M. Burke, 87, Augusta, Kan., formerly of Stanton and Red Oak, died March 22, 2014, at the Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kan.

Velma Marie Burke, the daughter of Charlie and Elsie (Huddle) Young was born July 22, 1926 at Hepburn. Velma was raised in the Hepburn area and graduated from Stanton High School.

She married Elmer M. Burke Feb. 4, 1946 at Hiawatha, Kan. They farmed north of Stanton for many years and moved into Red Oak in 1976. Velma worked several years for Uniroyal/Parker Hannifin in Red Oak. They moved to Round Rock, Texas in 1985.

While in Texas, Velma provided in-home childcare until she was 80. She was a past member of Tabor Lutheran Church at Wallin and  Palm Valley Lutheran Church in Round Rock, Texas. Velma loved children and her church. She moved to Augusta in December of 2012 to be close to her daughter and attended Augusta United Methodist Church.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer April 21, 1997; and sons-in-law, Darwin Olson and Donald Burg, Jr.

Velma is survived by three children, Nancy Olson of Augusta, Dale Burke and wife, Maureen of Bastrop, Texas and Lois Burg of Richmond, Texas; seven grandchildren: Jillaine (Michael) Grimmett, Brenda (Mike) DeHass, Tonya (Rich) Smith, Jennifer (David) Groce, Joelle Lively, Joshua (Jessica) Burg, and Jacob (Jennifer) Burg; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carroll Edward Young and wife, Rebecca of Santa Cruz Tlaxcala, Mexico; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 29, 2014, 1 p.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church, Wallin with burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton. Rev. Jerry Lamb will officiate.
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Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.