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Maxine Ferrara Miles Burnham

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Maxine Ferrara Miles Burnham 1930 ~ 2006 CENTERVILLE- Our sweet mother returned home December 17, 2006 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born to Alice Mills Ferrara and Gus Benjamin Ferrara on January 15, 1930. Married Richard B. Miles March 20, 1947. Married Glen Burnham on August 2, 1968. She was preceded in passing by her son Alan R. Miles. She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years and life partner, Glen Burnham; five daughters, Mary Anne Chesarek, Marianne Parsons, Christine Helfrich, Bonnie Christensen, and Sharon Lusienski; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m., the Centerville City Cemetery, 400 S. 650 E., under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Immediately followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main St., Centerville, Utah. Special thanks to Dr. Saundra Buys and the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2006.

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Kitty & Ed Dominguez

December 22, 2006

Maxine always had a smile for us as teenagers. She will be missed. I wish we could be with you today.

Becky Rupp

December 21, 2006

Dear Sharon,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please let us know if you need anything. We love you!

Becky, Mike, Angie and Tommy

Carolyn Gilson

December 21, 2006

Dear Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your family. God bless you honey. It's good to know you'll see her again. Please take care....

Marvin &Dee Reinhart

December 21, 2006

Our hearts are sad ,and are missing you and will remember always your great smile. Marvin & Dee Reinhart Buhl, Id and Yuma, Az

Reta and Bud Nielsen

December 20, 2006

With deepest Sympathy for your great loss. Maxine will be well remembered and sorely missed by all who knew her.

Tim & Lisa Christensen

December 20, 2006

We are so sorry for your heartache at this difficult time. May you all find peace in the reflection of love that you share with each other, and your wonderful memories.
Love, Tim & Lisa Christensen, & family.

Chuck and Audrey Bachman

December 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Grant and Winnie Palmer

December 20, 2006

Our hearts are sad, and we shall miss you so very much. We shall celebrate your life always.

Bill and Brigitte Palmer

December 20, 2006

Our sadness is comforted only by the knowing the great life Max had and all the joy she brought to all of us. Happy Hour Gang will miss you forever....

Jean & Chuck Steffen

December 20, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Terra Christoffersen Shockey

December 20, 2006

I am so, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Of course I have memories from earliest childhood of coming over to play at your house. Your mom always fed us and baked goodies. Seemed like she was always sweeping that kitchen floor! I know it was terribly hard for her to visit and help with my mother her last couple of months; she was willing and she did it, but I know it tore her heart out. Your mom was available for us day or night. Near the end she was able to say things to my mother that I couldn't say myself, telling her to just let go, and that everything was going to be ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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