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James Burdett Obituary
James R. Burdett age 82 a lifelong resident of Lombard passed away on October 13, 2016.
He is the beloved husband of Marilyn for 57 years; loving father of Dan (Julie), Donna Burdett and the late Deborah Burdett- Dodd; dear grandfather of Michael, Connor, Jessie & Emma Burdett, Matthew Humphress, Shawn Anaya, Daniel (Tiffany) Dodd and Dennis Dodd; great-grandfather of Isabelle Dodd; devoted son of the late Paul E. (late Ruth W.); fond brother of the late Paul W. and special uncle of Kathleen (Eric ) Benson, Mary (John) Kulivas and Paul (Kim) Burdett.
James was a longtime member of the 1st Church of Christ Science of Glen Ellyn, he graduated from Glenbard High School class of 51', graduated from U of I and then went to work for the family business in the golf course industry.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, October 29th at the Leonard Memorial Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn (630-469-0032) from 10:00 to 11:00 am then a celebration of life service will be held after.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the 1st Church of Christ Science, 600 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137
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Sandra Aflrod
October 28, 2016
Dear Marilyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for being a good neighbor and friend.
Hugs for you.
October 25, 2016
Marilyn and family... So sorry to learn of the death of Jim. You and Jim showed much kindness to Fred and I at the 55th Class Reunion of Glenbard'51. This starts a new and sometimes scary chapter of your lives. Faith, family and friends will help and guide you on this journey.
With prayers,
Mary Zimmermann Casper
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Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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