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Doris Burak Obituary
Doris Rita Burak passed away after a long illness, surrounded by her family on 3-17-15. She was 87. Born in Racine, Wisconsin on 8-10-1927, she was the youngest and the last of her 9 siblings. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Zigmund Burak, of Rancho Cucamonga, three children; Sandra Anderson, Jeffrey Burak and Lisa Celano; six grandchildren: Austin, Adam, Ashley, Bria, Scott and Sydney. She lived in the Inland Empire for the last 55 years. Doris loved time with her family, dancing with her husband, (especially polka's) gardening, cooking, big family dinners, and sweet desserts! Her gentle wit, sweetness and kindness will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at Draper's Mortuary on Thursday 4-2-15 at 2PM. After cremation, a private family burial is planned at Arlington National Cemetery in Riverside.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Craig Quinn
July 15, 2015
Hey Lady I am going to miss your kindness and great sense of humor. Your the Best!
Teresa Adkins
April 3, 2015
Lisa and family,this is part 2, I was unable to share this story yesterday but wanted you to know. I had never met a housewife until I met your mom, I couldn't believe she stayed home all day without 'anything' to do.
Once she told me that you had to boil potatoes before you could fry them or you would get sick. We never boiled them first at my house. I told my mom, that you had to boil the potatoes first or we would get sick. My mom replied that we had never been sick from eating potatoes that were fried without being boiled first. So the next time I visited your home, I told your mom that we had never had been sick from eating the potatoes that weren't boiled first and she said, "I am older than your mom, and this is the old way of doing it!"
Years later, my mother -in-law was making potato salad and I offered that she didn't have to boil the potatoes whole and she told me, "This is the old German way of doing it!" I pictured your mom at that moment and laughed; obviously, I am a newfangled girl!!!!
Thank you Mrs. Burak for the kindness, the laughs and the love!!!
April 3, 2015
Sandi, Jeff, Lisa, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Doris was my godmother, and a thoughtful one she was. She never missed my birthday all through my growing up years. Although you all moved away to California, and I haven't seen Aunt Doris in many years, I remember her smiling face and relaxed, friendly disposition. May she rest in peace. God bless you all.
Joanne
Teresa Adkins
April 2, 2015
Lisa and family, my deepest condolences to your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman, kind, generous, patient and a great sense of humor.
The time spent at your house added much to my high school experience.
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to see both of your parents a few years ago and reconnect.
I wish you all God's peace.
April 2, 2015
Dear Uncle Zig - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Aunt Doris. However - Our loved ones, never leave our side. Even if death does us apart, their souls still remain safe in our hearts. Aunt Doris was a wonderful person. Nobody can take her place. She will be missed by everyone. May her soul rest in peace.
TO: Sandi, Jeff, and Lisa -
Your mom guided you in your first steps in life, and, embraced you each time you cry.
She was a mother, a friend and a teacher.
She was there when you needed her.
Remember her lesson:
to get up and stand tall after you fall.
No one can fill the void of her absence.
The loss of a mother is not easy.
She will be missed very dearly -
Our Deepest Condolences
Russ & Patti Vollmer
MaryKay Keehn
April 2, 2015
Sandi,
My heart goes out to you. May you find comfort in knowing your beautiful mother is in such a better place where she is no longer suffering but is at peace. May the fond memories you shared help you during this difficult time. In deepest sympathy.
I Love you my dear friend, big hugs.
Margaret Spaulding
March 26, 2015
I have not seen Aunt Doris in many years, but it is always sad to hear of the passing of a relative. My dad, Louis Dresen was Doris' brother. My siblings are Dianne, Tom, Cathy, Ed, Luke, Sue, Nancy and Steve. I wish you fond memories at this sad time.
Luke Dreesen
March 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom & Doris Dresen
March 25, 2015
Aunt Doris was the last of my aunts on my fathers side. Although they moved away from Wisconsin many years ago I tried to keep contact with her a least at Christmas time with a card.
To her family I am sorry for your loss. God
bless her and uncle Ziggy. may she rest in peace. Your nephew Tom and Doris Dresen
Mary Erickson
March 25, 2015
Doris my closet and dearest friend, you are sadly missed by your wonderful family and me.
I look back at all of the great time and memories we have shared.
Our younger years growing up next to each other on Summit Avenue and hanging out together in Racine.
Both us of meeting our husband at Polish Hall.
You being my maid of honor.
Our Sunday get togethers with our children in South Milwaukee and Racine.
Saturday night dances with Zig and Wally.
My trips to California and your trips back to Wisconsin.
The many letters and conversations we shared throughout the years.
Doris you were the sister that was always there for me.
I have so many wonderful memories and often dream about all of the great times we have had together.
I will miss you always and love you even more.
Mary
ASTARA LEOPOLD
March 24, 2015
In Memory of Aunt Doris, as she continues her Journey Into the Light:
There is no Death
It is merely Graduation.
There is no loss
Save temporary separation.
This Life is as a vapor
How quickly it is past.
As we arise Into the Ethereals
Enlightenment's Hour, forever will last.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers,
always. Astara
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