Verla A. Burlison Obituary (1925

Verla Ada Rich Burlison SUNSETa"Verla Burlison, passed away on October 5, 2001 surrounded by her family that loves her dearly. She was born on June 18, 1925 in Morgan, Utah, to Parley E. (Tex) and Ada Carter Rich. She was raised with her two brothers, Dale and Arville Rich. She married Joe J. Burlison on February 2, 1946. On August 17, 1991, they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They raised together, one daughter, four sons; Judy Kay (Craig, Sr.) Christensen of Bountiful, Utah, Denny J. of Sunset, Utah, Craig R. (Kris) of Roy, Utah, Kevin P. (Cindy) of Clearfield, Utah, William G. (Bill) of Sunset, Utah. Her lineage carries on with 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Verla retired from D.D.O. where she worked in the Communications department. She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her position was Historian for Sunset Camp and Historian for Davis North West County Company. Verla was a very loving, caring, compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Always willing to help others. She enjoyed being outdoors and camping with her family. She was blessed with many talents; to name a few was her ability to sew beautiful clothing, crafts, crocheting, quilting and cooking. Her family always requested her famous "Smacky". She served diligently in all of her church callings. Some of her callings were Relief Society Presidency, Visiting Teacher and Compassionate Leader. She offered her service at the Heritage Senior Citizen Center. Verla enjoyed life. She was known for being a social butterfly. She was a joy to be around and could always make you smile and cheer you up. She had a wonderful sense of humor and when she laughed you could see a twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes. You'll be greatly missed. We love you. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J., one brother, Dale P. Rich, and her parents, Parley E. and Ada C. Rich. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 9, 2001 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSunset 4th Ward Chapel 220 W. 975 N. Sunset, UT October 10, 2001 11:00 AM