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Audrey Burkard Obituary
Audrey Catherine Hewitt Burkard, 77, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Atherton on Monday, December 23, 2013.
Born October 24, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland, Audrey came to the United States at the age of 20 and worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she met her husband, Herbert Gee Burkard. The couple moved to the Bay Area in 1972, settling in their home in Atherton shortly thereafter.
Married 53 years, Audrey and Herb raised two children, Lise and Bruce. Audrey was an active volunteer for the children's schools and later for organizations such as The Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) at Stanford University and Filoli. Audrey had a passion for antiques and was a well-loved antiques dealer for more than 35 years on the Peninsula. She is survived by her husband, children, their spouses Michael and Agapi, and her four grandchildren: Nichol, Lukas, Dane, and West.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m on Thursday, January 2, at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Friends and relatives are welcome at the service and the reception immediately following at St. Bede's.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Audrey's name to The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinsons Foundation (http://www.dystonia-parkinsons.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Burkard
Noel Simmons
December 31, 2013
Herb:
I am so sorry to learn of Audrey's passing.
Noel
Joan Uhler
December 30, 2013
Bruce - so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thinking of you & your family and hoping that you find peace and comfort in your memories. Hugs.
Kathy Kefalas
December 30, 2013
My deepest sadness for the loss of Audrey. A beautiful lady, so loving, so caring! We love her and we will miss her very much!
Anne & Michael Price
December 30, 2013
Aunty Audrey was a beloved sister to my late father John. Audrey and the family visited us many times in England and I remember the great times we had. Audrey was a warm and loving aunt who will remain in our hearts forever.
Ilona Fague
December 29, 2013
Dear Lise,
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful person. She was so sweet and helpful to me and always offered good advice. I especially needed that back when I was new to California and my own parents were in another state. She will be missed.
Hugs to your dad and Bruce, too.
Ilona Fague
Suzanne Zaino
December 29, 2013
Bruce, I remember your mom well and am so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Susan and Lee Scott
December 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss! She must have been a ver special lady to raise such a fine and caring son! Much love and prayers for you both as you go through this difficult time.
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