Emma Steadman Burgon

Emma Steadman Burgon

Emma Burgon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2006.
Emma Steadman Burgon "Loving Mother" Emma Steadman Burgon passed away at her home with her daughters at her side on July 29, 2006. Born June 18, 1913 in West Jordan, Utah to Charles Edwin and Edith May Price Steadman. She married her childhood sweetheart James Harold Burgon on March 2, 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They resided together in Murray for 62 years. He passed away October 18, 1997. Emma was employed at J.C. Penney's in Murray and Southeast Furniture. She was a faithful member of the L..D.S. Church serving as a ward and stake Primary President, served twice as a ward Relief Society President, Young Women's President. Served with her husband on a mission to Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Murray Women's Club President and other community organizations. She loved her birthday club friends. Emma is survived by her daughters, Marjorie (Gale) Palmer, Pamela (R. Lee) Rugg, Marjatta Malkonen, Finland; grandchildren, Ronald (Janice), Gayla (Gary), Caree (Rob), Michael (Nanette), Mitchell (Lori), Mark (Suzanne), Jamie (Joe), Colette (Eddie), Cory (Tina), Kristen (Wissam), Travis (Jenny), Traer, Heidi; 41 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, Lucille Whitney and Delores Joy (Roy) Hedin. She is preceded in death by her son, James Harold Burgon Jr. and six sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the River Ridge 8th Ward (10200 So. 1300 W), where friends and family may call Wednesday, August 2, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (4760 So. State Street) and from 11:00 - 12:45 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Interment at Murray City Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.Jenkins-Soffe.com

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August 30, 2006

Rob and Heidi Du Charme posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2006

Robert & Jeanette Du Charme posted to the memorial.

August 3, 2006

Margy Anderson posted to the memorial.

Rob and Heidi Du Charme

August 30, 2006

Thanks for your love while you were serving in Wisconsin and while I was serving in Utah. Your entire family treated us like family. My parents picked me up from my mission and we stayed at your loving home. We love you and your family.

Robert & Jeanette Du Charme

August 25, 2006

Dear friend of the Burgon Family from New Berlin, Wi. enjoyed your missionary assignment in Wisconsin.

also to the many happy visits with your family in Utah. Till we meet again, we bid -- good bye

Margy Anderson

August 3, 2006

Dear Pam and Lee,

Your mom was such a spunky woman, an inspiration to me and a pleasure to have at our office, I really enjoyed getting to know her. I really miss you guys and being able to take care of your medical needs. Please accept my condolences and I hope you are both doing well.

Margy

(Dr Willesen/Dietz' nurse)

Gary and Janice Egbert

August 3, 2006

We loved Emma and considered her as much a sister as our own sisters. We will miss her, but are impressed by her long, fruitful life. She will have many stars in her crown.



What a reunion with so many loved ones she must be having now.

Christine West Day

August 3, 2006

Dear Burgon Family,

Our parents had such great times together. I know they are happy to welcome Emma into the "Study Group" in Heaven. Someone once said, " When we lose someone we love, we gain an angel we know". It is nice to know that there is someone special watching out for you on the other side.

Roger & Marie Larsen

August 3, 2006

To Emma's family: What a privilage to visit with her in her home and call her friend. She captured our hearts, and we will sorely miss her, but are grateful for her reunion with her loved ones she missed so much on earth.

Janis (Simper) Rowser

August 2, 2006

As a new mother, I had the privilege of serving in the Relief Society Presidency with Emma (23 years ago!). We had a wonderful time together, and I still hold dear the many things that I learned through her example and graciousness. She put others' needs before her own and loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was so proud of each of them, loving and supporting them in all they did. What a happy reunion with Harold, Jim, and many of Emma's friends who have already passed through heaven's gate. Emma will be remembered as a dear friend!

Alexis Coplin

August 2, 2006

To my Dear Friend Kristin & Family,



I just wanted to send you my love & support. We all wish that we could live forever! Just remember your grandmother will always be with you, living within you & you will always have the touch of her love in your hearts. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. May Her Memory Be Eternal.

Love, Alexis Coplin & Family

Jamie Williams

August 2, 2006

Grandma,

I know that you know how special you are to me. I am going to miss you more than you will know. You are the true meaning of what a grandma is. I am so grateful for our last few visits we had together, we had so much fun. I think in a way I am kind of jealous because I know you are with my dad and grandpa, and I really miss them. I can only imagine how happy you all are together. See you soon Love Jamie

Scott & Tresa Wesche

August 2, 2006

Dear Burgan Family -

We are sorry to hear about Grandma Burgon's passing. We were glad to have had the opportunity to hear her bear her testimony at Jaxon's baby blessing. What a cute lady!

May God bless your family and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cory Burgon

August 1, 2006

Grandma,

I love you and miss you but, I know your reunion with my Dad and Grandpa was a long awaited, happy event. Thank you for your love and support.

August 1, 2006

I love you Emma-You were a shining beacon to others. How joyous a reunion you must be having with your sweetheart Harold, your son Jim , your parents and sisters.



Marjory and Gale-Emma always said how greatful she was that you both were always there for everything she ever needed. God bless you both for your loving service.



Pam and Lee- Emma appreciated your love and support and assistance. Continue to follow in her footsteps and be the good children you are.



Emma's grandchildren and greats no grandma could have ever been prouder of her posterity then Emma was of all of you.



To her sisters: Oh how she loved and spoke so highly of all her sisters. God bless you and stay close always.



I am so glad to have had the association and friendship I did with Emma I will love her and treasuer her memory always. I will miss her very much.



Longtime friend of Emma Burgons.

Michael Palmer

August 1, 2006

Thanks GrandMa, for all the love and service. I will forever remember the sugar-cookie Decembers and the Steadman family reunions. We love you and will miss you with us.

Libby Seaman

August 1, 2006

Dear Colette,

My condolences are extended to you and your family. I hope you are doing well considering the circumstances..I would love to hear from you sometime! Take care.

Kristin Al-Mosawi

August 1, 2006

I am going to miss you so much Grandma. I know you are at peace now, but in my own selfish way I am going to miss you. You did not get much time here with my little girls, but I know that you love and care about them and me. My kids especially Kybin, loved you and always will love you. Wissam and I thank you for everything you gave us and did for us. We love you and are going to miss you. I could go on and on about you, but I must save some room for others. We love you grandma!! Love the Al-Mosawi family

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