Dorothy was born on 20 AUG 1930 in Cereal, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Alva H Trueblood and Vena Cronin.
She died on 4 DEC 2002 in hospital, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
Her husband was Richard Earl Burkett, who she married on 28 AUG 1946 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Their four known children were Linda L. (Private) (1947-?), Carolyn M. (Private) (1949-?), Richard A. (Private) (1950-?) and Craig V. (Private) (1954-?).
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| Birth | 20 AUG 1930 |
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| Death | 4 DEC 2002 |
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| Burial | 6 DEC 2002 |
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!Source: Obituary provided by Connie Gibbar. Dorothy Burkett - 12:30 a.m. - 12/6/2002 - Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ for Dorothy P. Burkett, 72, Topeka. She died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. - She was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Cereal, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Alva H. and Vena Cronin Trueblood. She lived most of her life in Topeka. - Mrs. Burkett was a member of Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ and Auxiliary 2 of Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion. - She married Richard E. Burkett on Aug 28, 1946, in Topeka. He died Nov. 25, 2000. Mrs. Burkett also was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Crystal Burkett. - Survivors include two daughters, Linda Lowe, Topeka, and Carolyn Wilt, Rossville; two sons, Richard Burkett and Craig Burkett, both of Topeka; a sister, Tillie Myers, Topeka; two brothers, Charles Trueblood and Ralph Burgess, both of Topeka; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. - Burial will be in Valencia Cemetery. - Memorial contributions may be made to Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ, 2036 N.W. Taylor, Topeka, 66600. - Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.