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1910
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2011
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BERTHA BURNETT Obituary
She was born on October 2, 1910 in East St. Louis, Illinois, one of thirteen children of Bert & Christina (Amann) Thompson. She was raised and attained her education in East St. Louis.
She was united in marriage to Robert Burnett on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930 in East St. Louis and they made their home and raised their family there until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1960. Bertha continued to be a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She loved to get down on the floor playing with her grand and great-grandchildren. And when time allowed she enjoyed gardening and beachcombing looking for shells and rocks.
She is survived by her son, Robert A. Burnett, Jr. and his wife Lorraine of Mount Vernon and her daughter, Bernice Hensler and her husband Roy of Sedro-Woolley; two brothers, Ray & Alvin Thompson and a sister, Evelyn Embrey; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, Sr. and nine brothers and sisters.
Private family services will be held with inurnment in the Saxon Cemetery.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
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Ruth Ann Lavine
March 3, 2011
We will miss her, she had a great life and loved her family very much.
March 3, 2011
My prayers are with you.
Ryan Lavine
March 3, 2011
Great Grandma was a saint. It will be wonderful to rejoice with her and Great Grandpa in Heaven!
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