Harold "Tom" Burdette

1927 - 2017

Harold "Tom" Burdette obituary, 1927-2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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The Springs Funeral Services - Platte

3115 E. Platte Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Harold Burdette Obituary

Harold "Tom" Burdette, age 90, passed away at Brookdale Skyline Senior Living Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Pike County, Indiana to Frate and Janie Burdette, who preceded him in death along with several brothers and sisters. Tom served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper during the end of World War II, and was stationed in Japan. He was a longtime resident of Littleton, Colorado. Tom moved there in the early fifties where he met and married Shirley May Harmon, who preceded him in death in 2001. He worked for the Littleton Post Office where he retired. He enjoyed the Colorado outdoors and was active as a fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed camping. Harold was a Mason and a member of the Weston Lodge #22 in Littleton. He moved to Colorado Springs three years ago to be near his daughter and granddaughter. He lived at Cheyenne Place where he made many friends before transferring to Brookdale Skyline. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Burdette) McAdam; grand-daughter, Caitlin McAdam; grandson, Tyler McAdam; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Helen Burdette; and many nieces and nephews.No services are planned. Donations may be made to: VeraCare Hospice, 5445 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Suite 205, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.

Published by Colorado Community Media from Dec. 14, 2017 to Jan. 13, 2018.
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May the God of comfort be with you at this time

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January 6, 2018

To the Family, I am sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in fond memories and God's beautiful promises for the future. JOHN 6:40

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December 27, 2017

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