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Brook Burchfiel
December 31, 2010
As a mother, she was the most caring and loving soul a son could wish for. Her caring capablities throughout my life bonded our shared natures. Julie, Judy, Mom was much deeper and richer than we know; she made it all seem so easy with such style and with love from the root of it all. I see a smile, a wink, and most of all I feel a touch that so easily engaged and gave such instant warmth. I thank the Lord for all his gifts but most of all for My Mom.
Julie M
January 31, 2010
Very few people make a mark in our memories at CVS. Mrs. Burchfiel and her family are one of the exceptions to the rule. She was always smiling and full of spunk whenever I saw her. To her family I send my condolences and hope that they will celebrate her life and the many people she touched along her journey. To Brook, I want to tell you that your mother's spirit is so evident in your personality and vigor for life. I feel very blessed to have known you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Casey Lowery
January 29, 2010
Brian and Brook, again I feel the loss of your mother. It was bitter sweet to see you and make contact with you after all the years. Brian I hope to be in contact with you down the road and do cherish the memories I do have of our childhood days and do have very fond memories of you mother. Please stay in touch, your old friend Casey Lowery
Ann & Kim Munholland
January 7, 2010
January 5, 2010
Dear Brian and Brook,
We were very sad to hear the news about your mother. She played such an important part in our lives that I thought I would share some of these memories with you. In high school Julie was called Judy except by Clark, who called her Juliet. Judy and I were in the same high school sorority, S.F.O., and we did many fun things together. I remember one day when we drove to Big Bear to ski. Judy, Clark, my brother and I drove up in your grandfather’s cadillac. There was lots of snow, and we had to put on chains. We spent the day skiing and left fairly early because it was New Year’s Eve and we did not want to miss the parties. It was snowing on the way down and the car was cold because we could not close one window. Suddenly we heard on the radio that a dangerous fugitive had escaped and was somewhere in the area. Although Judy was an excellent driver, she insisted that Clark, who was not a very good driver, drive her father’s cadillac. We were doubly terrified as we inched down the mountain and very happy to reach the bottom without running into the fugitive. We also made it to all the parties! This tale of our descent from Big Bear became something of a legend, and we would always bring it up whenever Judy and I got together.
I also remember going with your mother in the cadillac to deliver midnight snacks to Clark, who was working a summer job on the oil rigs. I am sure his co-workers had lots to say about the attractive girl who brought snacks in her daddy’s cadillac.
Of course we were in each other’s weddings. Later, when our husbands were doing their military service, Judy decided to visit us in Georgia while Clark was on maneuvers. She drove herself through a desolate stretch of Okefenokee swamp to visit us in Bainbridge. In those days driving in the deep South with a “foreign” license plate was risky business, but Judy was not intimidated.
Later, when they were living in New Haven while Clark was in Graduate School at Yale, Judy was director of a preschool. Kim and I were living in Princeton at the same time, and we would try to get together as often as possible. I remember one night when we met in New York for a night on the town. As we were getting ready to leave, we realized that we had spent all our money and did not have money left to pay the tolls for the tunnel or bridge out of Manhattan. As usual, Judy came to the rescue. She had hidden some money in the car just in case!
One of those years we spent Christmas together. Evans, Judy and Clark came down to Princeton by train with Evans balancing a great big turkey on her lap. Your mom knew a great place to get turkeys in Connecticut and insisted on bringing it for our meal. We stayed in our apartment, squeezed in like sardines in a can. Kim’s parents were also there. The first night Evans got up to go to the bathroom and let out a scream that awoke us all. There was Kim’s father asleep on the john. We all had a good laugh. We had a great Christmas celebration. Your mother had made each of the men a red velvet vest with gold buttons.
One final get together that never occurred took place in the summer of 1968. Clark had a meeting for geologists in Prague that summer, and Judy went along with the two of you. We intended to join them in Prague at the end of the meetings for a reunion. By then we had our son, Christopher, with us for a sabbatical year in Paris. When we arrived in Paris on the 20th, we heard that the Soviets had sent their tanks into Czechoslovakia to suppress the “Prague Spring.” We did not know where you were and only later learned that you had been allowed to leave the country by way of Yugoslavia. That meeting that never was will remain a powerful memory for us, a casualty of Cold War politics.
There are many more stories, but I will stop now. I just wanted you to know that your mother holds a cherished place in our memories and in our hearts.
Love to you both
Anne and Kim
January 6, 2010
Ms. Burchfiel was a wonderful, kind lady. She always smiled when visiting our CVS on Holcombe.
Everyone at CVS will miss her.
My condolences, Charles Berce Jr. Pharmacist
Kim Lucente
January 4, 2010
Dear Brian, Brook....
My how the years have passed and so sorry to have to reconnect at a time of true loss for you and your respective families.
May you live each day joyfully and without sorrow as you recall the special moments that only a parent and child forever share.
Much love... Kim Lucente
Please keep in touch and let me know how you are...where you are....Brian..Brook.
My email is: [email protected]
Linda Schmieg
January 4, 2010
Julietta was a remarkable and unforgettable wowman. She was gracious, elegant, and accomplished. Always positive in outlook, she was warm hearted, and loving. For all of those reasons, she leaves a great legacy, and a huge circle of friends and those who loved her. I wish I had known her longer, but will never forget going to visit her - a process which always took longer than planned because Julietta was a gracious and delightful hostess. I always received so much more than I ever brought with me. Her stories, her love of life, and her dignity will remain with me always. Watching the loving way her sons cared for her was an inspiration. She loved God, and loved to pray. I am so grateful to have known her, and Brian and Brooke. They have been a great gift in my life. Sorry to go on and on - its hard to say goodbye to her..... Linda Schmieg
January 4, 2010
Ms. Burchfiel and I met 12yrs ago and it was and adventure for me, because the stories of her traveling allowed me to go places i had never been. Ms. Burchfiel was a sweet, kind-hearted and loving person.I count it a priviledge and an honour to have met a God given gift.Rest from your labor friend. Arvis Allen
January 4, 2010
Those of us at Home Instead send our deepest condolences to Brian and Brook. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Just hold on tight to the memories for comfort and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -Judith Martinez
Kathy Alexander Muncy
January 3, 2010
Judy and I were friends in Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach California. We lost touch for many years but were able to renew our friendship on a reunion cruise to Mexico about ten years ago. After the cruise Judy (as I always called her) visited us in our home in Maryland and we spent many hours remembering our teenage years. Judy was president of our high school sorority SFO. She was always a very pleasant person to be with and full of laughs and fun. She was very proud of her sons and always kept me up on their activities. We spoke on the phone a couple of times a year and discussed family and politics and books we had read. Judy really waged a battle against the many illnesses that plagued her in the last few years. I will never forget Judy and what a great friend she was to me in our younger years. I know that somewhere up above she is driving around in that gorgeous black cadillac with the fins like she did in 1952.
Sondra Lucente
January 3, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Brian and Brook. Your family and ours had shared some happy and memorable times as Lexington neighbors. Julie will be missed dearly by our family, and we will keep her in our hearts.
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