Margaret Bursett

MARGARET BURSETT After more than a three year battle with cancer, Margaret Sue Bursett, 64, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 30, 2009, with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Coombs. Margaret is survived by her husband, of 43 years, Clifford Bursett; daughter, Marlene Minster; son-in-law, Kevin Minster; son, Darrel Bursett; son, Greg Bursett; daughter-in-law, Ellen Bursett; mother, Verna Coombs; brother and wife, Briant and Voni Coombs; sister and husband, Donna and Joe Corno; sister and husband, Joyce and Jim Burdick, sister and husband, Roberta and Blaine Ostler; and grandchildren, Byron Bursett, Zoe Minster, Sierra Bursett, Ty Bursett and Kyle Bursett. Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother of three, and grandmother of five. Born Jan. 11, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Burbank, Calif. She lived her life as a strong and dedicated member of the LDS church. She attended BYU-Hawaii for her college general education. It was during this time that she gained a deep love and appreciation for the Polynesian culture that stayed with her throughout her life. Margaret continued her education at BYU-Utah, where she obtained her B.S. degree in social work. At age 21, she was married and sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple to Clifford Benjamin Bursett. They made their home in Camarillo, Calif., where together, they raised three beautiful children. Margaret worked 20 years for the Ventura County Public Social Services Agency in various social work functions; her favorite being as an adoptions case worker. After retiring in 2004, the couple relocated to Las Vegas, where they planned to relax, travel and live out the remainder of their lives. Her life travels included the United States, Canada, Europe, China, New Zealand and Samoa. Her other life passions were music, tennis, church activities and family. No words can express the love and care Margaret had for all five of her grandchildren. We are now blessed to know she will be watching over them. Her warm heart and kind nature inspired all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. A viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday, May 4. The funeral service will follow, both at the Deer Springs LDS Ward, 6051 Dorrel Lane (at N. Jones Blvd.), Las Vegas, NV 89131. Graveside services will follow the funeral, at Palm Memorial Park - Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89131.