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Helen Burston Obituary
A memorial service is at 10 a.m. today at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St.
Jane was born July 1, 1910, in Mercer Island, Wash. She attended the University of Washington and studied home economics. She enjoyed bridge and pinochle clubs. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Anchorage Women's Club, Mothers Club, Pioneers of Alaska, and a Girl Scouts of Alaska board member.
Her family wrote: "Jane was instrumental in bringing the Girl Scouts of America to Alaska."
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Ingraham and Beverly Cromey; granddaughters, Judith Cieplik, Nicole Cromey, and Jennifer Ingraham; great-granddaughters, Kimberly Cieplik, Courtney Cieplik and Helen Tuttle; great-grandsons, Owen Tuttle and Luke Tuttle; and her dog and best friend, Sassie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Burston.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel; www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Sam Krogstad
April 9, 2010
Bev and Karen I was sad to hear of the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her laugh and always wanting to be doing something! The kindness of the whole family during my younger years will never be forgotten. Sam Krogstad
March 31, 2010
Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his faithful ones. Psalms 116:15. God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10
March 31, 2010
Jane Burston was gracious and outgoing and a delight to be around. I am glad to have been a friend.My condolences to her family that she loved so much. May she rest in peace. Lucy Groh
Jean Parsons
March 31, 2010
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful Mother. I won the guess for longest hotdog in the world in 1956 and had such fun with that at Bert's Drug. Saw Jane when I was a guest at Mother's Club and always enjoyed her big smiles. Jean Parsons
Susan Harlan
March 30, 2010
Dear Karen and Beverly,
How lucky your families were lucky to have your Mom for so long. I am still going through my folks treasures and last summer as I was sorting..... out popped Dad's credit card for Bert's Drug Store!
Now that WE are entering "Middle Age"! God blessed us with really cool parents and a wonderful place to be from!
Susan Anderson Harlan
My MOM and DAD are
Jack & Lucille Anderson, we lived across from Frank and Maxine Reed at 12th & P Street at the top of the sledding hills.
Sigrid Bryant
March 30, 2010
Dear Karen and Bev, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. May you take comfort in a life well- lived. God Bless you both. Sigrid Strand Bryant, Mesa Az
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