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Jerald Burrows Obituary

Burrows, Jerald R. April 29, 2013, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Dearest husband of Rita Burrows (nee Bassani); father of Michelle (Anthony) Phillips; grandfather of Tarin Phillips; brother of Rebecca Burrows, Jennifer Mohler, Andrea (Bobby Jordan) Burrows, and the late Timothy Burrows; dear friend of the Hopkins and Hajek families. Our dear son-in-law, brother-inlaw, nephew, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Jerry was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, St. Louis Assembly, Incarnate Word Council 9981. He retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield after 30 years of service. Services: Mass will be celebrated at 4 pm Friday May 3, Incarnate Word Catholic Church, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Visitation Thursday from 4-8 pm at O'SULLIVAN MUCKLE MORTUARY, 13996 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice or Masses preferred.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 1, 2013.

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Mary Redshaw

April 25, 2023

You were in my mind last week as the race track opened for the season. We had great times there.

Mary Redshaw

April 25, 2020

Jerry truly enjoyed our outing with our kids. You are truly missed, Jerry. Remembering your life brings a smile so you lived well

Janet Zimerman

May 13, 2013

Jerry was such a wonderful,person. I truly enjoyed our many experiences working together BCBSMo. I am very sorry for your loss.

May 3, 2013

We send our prayers and sympathy to your family. Friends and neighbors from Visitation, The Craig Family

Linda (Cohen) Woodard

May 2, 2013

Rita, I'm so very sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.

May 2, 2013

Jerry was a terrific guy. That great sense of humor and that great smile of his. He will greatly be missed. Rita please know he is in a beautiful place watching over all those he loves. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Shirley Black (Bigham)

Stephen McCane

May 1, 2013

Jerry had one of the sweetest hearts that I ever found. He was such a good man with tons of understanding. We will miss you buddy!

May 1, 2013

Jerry is one in a millin. He is truly going to be missed. Much love to you.Candy and Ron

Brad McNeil

May 1, 2013

Rita,

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a great guy I enjoyed working with him. And I know he is in Gods hands.

David and Joanne Welch

May 1, 2013

You have our deepest sympathy.

Cary (Hughes) Burton

May 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was an awesome coworker and mentor. My prayers go out to your family.

Todd Jaegers

May 1, 2013

We're so sad to hear of Jerry's passing. I genuinely enjoyed working with him and thankful to have known him. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to are with you and your family Rita.

Friends at HMSA

May 1, 2013

Jerry's vast knowledge, sense of humor and gentle spirit will be remembered fondly by those of us who worked with him on the Lo'ihi project. E ho'omaha me ka maluhia - Rest in Peace.

Cathy Porter

May 1, 2013

Jerry was such a great person and had so much personality. I enjoyed working with him over the last 20 years. Shawn & I are sorry for your loss.

May 1, 2013

Rita, I am so sorry. Jerry fought hard to stay healthy and I know he has already passed the gates and is with God now. I will pray for you and for your families.
Mary lou Redshaw

Julie Keller

May 1, 2013

Jerry was such a wonderful,fun person. I truly enjoyed our many experiences working together. I am very sorry for your loss. This is a loss for anyone who knew Jerry. Have peace in knowing he is now our guardian angel and will always be with you in spirit. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jennifer Jones

May 1, 2013

Jerry was such a wonderful and cheerful man. He was a pleasure to work with, always had that smile on his face. He will be greatly missed! Until we meet again my friend...

Sue Rahubka

May 1, 2013

Rita, Jerry is at peace. What a wonderful person and friend! He will be missed.

Becky Patton-Quigley

May 1, 2013

So sad to lose such a great guy . . . always a pleasure to work with! I know he's in a better place. God Bless.

Betsy (aka Bitzer to Jerry) Burge

May 1, 2013

Jerry was my "Dad" at the BCBSMo office and was part of my work family that I have great memories from. I loved him dearly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rebecca Korte

May 1, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a great guy and I feel it was a blessing to know him. Becky Korte BCBSMo

Chris and Rick Norber

May 1, 2013

Rita, we are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a wonderful person, and so much fun to be around. Our prayers are with you both.

Laura Hechler

May 1, 2013

Jerry will be fondly remembered by all of us from BCBSMo. He was a great guy and fun to work with. My prayers are with you. Rest in Peace, Jerry. You are home now.

Joseph Grohs

May 1, 2013

Jerry was a great person and we had so much fun. If I needed a good laugh or interesting conversation he shared both.
We are sorry for your loss and sorrow at this time.
Love,
Joe & Dorthy Grohs

Libby Keller

May 1, 2013

Rita, so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a good person with a big heart who enjoyed life. Worked with Jerry at BCBS for many many years in St Louis. Sending my sympathy and prayers.

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