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William Burkins Obituary
STEWARTSTOWN
William W. "Bill" Burkins, 82, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Beulah M. Burkins.
There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, from the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, from Stewartstown United Methodist Church, 26 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with Pastor Larry W. Parlett officiating. Burial will be in Stewartstown Cemetery.
Born January 11, 1934, in Fawn Grove, York County, Bill was the son of the late Roy E. and Helen (Torbert) Burkins.
Bill owned and operated the former Burkins & Sons Flooring Contractors of Stewartstown. He was a member of Stewartstown United Methodist Church and a member of the former "Rocket Riders".
In addition to his wife, Beulah, with whom he had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 5, 2015, Bill leaves three sons, Roy E. Burkins and his wife, Wendy, Ronald E. Burkins and his wife, Susan, and Reginald E. Burkins and his wife, Sherry, all of Stewartstown; two granddaughters, Raquel Blackson and her husband, Justin, and Roxy Burkins; two step-grandchildren, Emily Kandra-Listapad and Christopher Kandra-Listapad; three step great-grandchildren, Shelby, Wyatt, and Warren; and a sister, Clara Kinard of Red Lion.
Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Stewartstown U.M. Church, P.O. Box 398, Stewartstown, PA 17363; or to Eureka Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 457, Stewartstown, PA 17363.
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Memories and Condolences
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tracie cooper
April 16, 2016
I am so sorry that I missed his passing to give my respects. Prayers to you all and your families. Tracie Burkins Cooper
Keith Kinard
February 9, 2016
Uncle Bill , one of the hardest working men I ever knew. Always enjoyed being around him even when he worked me like a dog. He thought taking a break for lunch was over rated. His knowledge of construction amazed me. What a project, tearing that mill apart to make it what it is today. Always felt sorry for Aunt Beulha, every time I pulled in the driveway she was at the sink washing dishes. I asked Uncle Bill to buy her a dishwasher. Typical response "why should I buy one, I married one". Memories from Flying point, the river or Sunday afternoons at Grandmas will be cherished as long as I am living .
Sharon (Markel) Shultz
February 9, 2016
Beulah and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I will always remember the fun times we all shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Conrad and Diana Tyree
February 8, 2016
Our condolences to Aunt Beulah and family. May God carry you during this time and may Uncle Bill rest in peace.
Conrad, Diana, Matthew and James
Lena Lansinger
February 8, 2016
How thankful we can be to know that we'll all have a wonderful reunion some day in Eternal Peace and Happiness.
February 8, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My Dad was Jett Berwager. I never got tired of the "Rocket Rider" stories or of Bill working with my Dad building houses. God Bless you and your families.
Vicki Berwager Bode & Reba Berwager & family
Diana Tyree
February 7, 2016
I will always remember Uncle Bill being so fun and happy. I always loved it when he and Aunt Beulah and Aunt Hilda would come and visit us. Of course, I will never forget how much fun I had with him at our wedding, his dancing with all of us. God will heal our wounds and we know that he is in a better place. Miss you Uncle Bill, say Hi to my Dad for me!
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