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Burkett, Lucille
Lucille M. Burkett, 94, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2017. Lucy, a native of Columbus, OH, graduated from West High School and from The Ohio State University. She was an outstanding teacher, coach, and a national professional leader in Physical Education. Lucy was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and proudly wore her scarlet and grey! She lived a wonderful life and will be sadly missed by many friends. Private family service. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT BROWN-FORWARD, 17022 CHAGRIN BLVD., SHAKER HTS., OH 44120 ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FROM 4-6 PM. For additional information and to sign the guestbook, please log online to:
www.Brown-Forward.com. BROWN-FORWARD SERVICE, 216-752-1200.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 14 to Nov. 26, 2017.
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She was one of the best coaches I have ever known. Caring and competent.

Lelia True

School

November 2, 2022

If you ask any student of the late 50's who was their favorite teacher of the non basics, almost everyone would say Burkie. Her stern, forceful yet loving approach was admired and respected by all of us. Because I worked for Shaker years after graduation, I had the good fortune to run into her numerous times. I know she did not remember my name, but she know that she had been my teacher. I enjoyed reminiscing with her. She was irreplaceable, and she will always have a special place in my heart.

Mary Ann Lee Wormser

Student

November 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 4, 2017

I owe so mush to Lucy. I was being drafted in 1972 because of a #1 draft # and many great schools had interest in a male elem. PE teacher but the Army was getting me 1st in June. However, after joining the Nat'l Guard and telling many of the schools I would be out in early Oct. I still had no "bites". Then mid -July the call came while I was in boot camp.Shaker would hire a sub. teacher for 6 weeks until I got there!! Totally unheard of then and now. Hopefully she saw something in me at a visitation to my student teaching school in Bowling Green and the follow up interview at the Bd. of Ed. bldg. on Parkland. I retired after 44 years of teaching and practically every day I an humbled by having had a great career due to Lucy seeing some value in me. I won the lottery of life. I will be in debt to her and her wisdom, enthusiasm and professionalism to hire many other fine PE staff members I had the opportunity to work with. She was an unique elite! There are sometimes only 1,2, people in our lives that you can never forget what they have done for you and Lucy was one of them. I had the opportunity to visit her in the nursing home for most an hour 3 weeks ago and the whole time we held a hand and just enjoyed simple talk and memories. That will be one of my greatest moments with her. Blessed peace to her and her friends/family.
Ken Kangas

November 17, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Phillipains 4:13)

CB

November 16, 2017

Our prayers go out to you matt. 11. 28.

V.

November 15, 2017

We were fortunate to meet Lucy when she and Ellen visited a friend living at Willow Brook in Delaware, Ohio. She continued to visit us until recently and we will miss those fun dinners.
Marilyn Terry, Davie Esau, Phyllis Wood

Malrilyn Terry

November 14, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family. Our loving creator invites us to pour out our heart to him in prayer. Psalms 65:4 May you be granted peace, strength and comfort during this time of sadness.

T T

November 14, 2017

I remember her fondly, as a friend and role model. She was always straight forward in her speech and attitude. Elizabeth (Betsy Bernon) Siegel Class of 1967

November 13, 2017

To the family of Lucille Burkett I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10

Ms

November 13, 2017

Truly a legend in her own time! May her legacy of love and generosity live on through all lives she touched. May God comfort each of you.

November 13, 2017

"Burkie" was so very special! She took the time to care and encourage and to be a friend. I was fortunate to know her while I was at Shaker and to run into her occasionally after I was out in my world. She was always so happy to "catch up!" My sincerest sympathies to her family and many friends

Bonnie Lang, Class of '59

Bonnie Lang

November 13, 2017

To live a full life and find enjoyment for your hard work is truly a blessing (Ecclesiastes 3:12,13). To family and friends, may you find comfort in your memories.

L P

November 11, 2017

Lucy was a tremendous educator influencing colleagues beyond the field of physical education. She challenged, guided and supported us all. It was with profound sadness that I read of her passing. She will be missed.

Pat Fagel Cmarik

November 11, 2017

What a fabulous woman- way ahead of her time. She changed my life utterly and I am forever grateful to have been a ducking. I still have my field hockey practice shirt #55, albeit tattered, but saved in a pillow. THANK YOU!
Nan SHHS class of 1968

Nan

November 11, 2017

Your Baby Ducks will always love you.♡

Marilyn Eppich

November 11, 2017

Mama Duck, R.I.P.

Bravo!
Kristen Rosselli 1982

Kristen Rosselli

November 10, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

November 10, 2017

She was an inspiration, supporting her baby ducks and wishing them to be their best. We were so fortunate to have her leading the PE department where sports for high school women were far ahead of other schools. Her contributions to the field and more importantly to so many individuals who were touched by her energy and positive support will be missed.

Marian Miller Hogue Brainerd
Class of 70

November 9, 2017

Lucy Burkett was a wonderful role model and inspiration for many of us. Over the years I have remembered Ms Burkett with great fondness of those days spent on the sporting fields. She will be remembered and missed by her "baby ducks".


Barb Kidder Donelson
Melbourne, Australia

November 9, 2017

Mother Duck Miss Burkett was the best

pamela corbin

November 9, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Phillipians 4:13)

CB

November 9, 2017

Miss Burkett was the most fun, sympatico, smart and effective PE teacher I ever had. I remember her so fondly. Had no idea of her eminence in her field although it does not surprise me.

Patricia Richards Armstrong

November 9, 2017

I shall miss "Burkie" dearly. She was not only a great P E teacher, but one of the nicest people I know. She always had a kind smile, and she was interested in the lives of all her students. What a role model!

Mary Ann Wormser

November 9, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time. Psalms 29:11

November 9, 2017

I remember Ms Burkett from Onaway Elementary School in Shaker. It is amazing to see all her acheivements in her field. Shaker Heights only hired the best. She will be missed. Wish I had known her better.

November 9, 2017

I thank her for many fond memories. I will remember her strength, intellect and support. May it be said well done! Be thou at peace!

Lelia True

November 8, 2017

I was saddened to hear of Ms. Burkett's passing. I, among many of her students at Shaker Heights High School in the 1960's remember how she cared for her students. She more than once took an interest in me and concern when she thought something might be amiss. She was an original and represented the best a teacher could be. She is remembered fondly.

Denny Peck

November 8, 2017

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