Becky Burt
February 17, 2008
Rebecca “Becky” Burt, 52, of Van Meter went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 17, 2008 following a six year battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M Saturday at Valley Church in West Des Moines. Cremation will follow the service. The family will greet friends from 5-8 P.M. Friday evening at the church. Becky was born and raised in Des Moines, graduated from Lincoln High School, and attended DMACC completing an associate’s degree in nursing. She was a RN in the neonatal intensive care unit at Blank Children’s Hospital for 27 years. Becky was a member of Valley Church and was active in women’s bible study groups. Her passion was photography, gardening, family and God. Becky is survived by her husband of 17 years Greg of Van Meter, her daughter Jill (Robert) Mackey of Moville, Iowa, her two sons Josh Burt of Earlham and Casey Burt of Van Meter, her father Robert (Mary) Abild of Atlantic, her grandchildren Jordan Mackey and Damian Burt, her two brothers Greg (Kathy) Abild of Van Meter and Russ (Janet) Winship of Des Moines, her sister Christine (David) Nikunen of Omaha, Nebraska as well as numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband Gerry Finken and her mother Gerene Winship. Memorial contributions may be made to Blank Children’s NICU-Photography Fund. On line condolences may be made to hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Angela DeMarco
03/05/2008
Jill, I am so sorry to hear of Becky's passing, She was a wonderful lady and will be missed. I have such happy memories of our time growing up with your moms presence. God Bless.
Love Angela
Ron and Vicki Carlson
02/22/2008
Greg and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Honor Becky's memory, celebrate her spirit, remember her life and she will always be in your heart. Wishing you brighter days ahead.
Ron and Vicki Carlson
The Beck Family
02/23/2008
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Tracey, Kathy, Lauren and Alexandra Beck
Omaha, NE
Chuck
02/23/2008
My sympathy goes out to all family and friends of Becky. Knowing and working with her in High School you could sense her desire to want to help others. I'm sure her many years of work at Methodist brought joy and hope to many children and their families.
Jerry Anderson
02/22/2008
Greg and Casey I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie & Ted Stuber
02/20/2008
Dear Greg and family, Our most sincere heartfelt condolences on the loss of Becky. Becky was a truly wonderful women. She gave her heart and soul to her family and friends. You could always count on Becky for a kind positive word. She alwyas lifted your spirit. We are truly blessed to have had her as our friend (she was family to us), and especially as Pam's bestest friend (and I know Pam, Ron, Carli & Erick loved Becky as family as well). We will miss her wonderful smile, but know she will always be in our hearts and minds. Hug each other often and think of all the wonderful times you had with Becky. Take Care. Greg and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest condolences, Julie and Ted Stuber.
Cherese Zaiger
02/20/2008
Dear Friends & Family,
Becky was a brilliant & beautiful light on earth. She was always so relxaed & sought to find the good in all situations. I shared many good times with Becky as her Sister In Law and as classmate during our LPN education.
I will miss her as I know all of you will. Truely a light dimmed out on earth the day she went to heaven.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all of you during this hardest of time.
Cherese
Kate K Hill
02/20/2008
I had the utmost pleasure of working with Becky in the NICU for the past 13 years. In those years I never saw Becky have a bad day. She was always smiling, positive and ready to make you laugh. I wanted her family to know she was a great role role model as a nurse and as a christian. I will dearly miss her.
Ron and Harriet Potempa
02/20/2008
Our deepest sympathies to Greg and his family. Becky was a beautiful
person, whose kindness will be remembered by us. You will all be
in our thoughts and prayers. We are unable to attend her funeral,
but will be thinking of her that day.
She was our daughter's first friend when Pam moved from Chicago to
Des Moines to marry Ron Smith. Becky was at Pam's bedside when she
died seven years ago.
Ron and Harriet Potempa (Pam's parents)
Bill Connelly
02/20/2008
Greg-sorry to hear of your loss. Good luck & Hang in there man.
Bill Connelly
Sr. Bldg. Insp. (Retired)
Barb Smith
02/19/2008
Greg and family,
I wish to extend to all of you my heart felt sympathy. Becky was a remarkable woman who endured a great deal with a smile on her face. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her strength and courage will always be remembered. She touched the lives of many and I am very grateful that I was one of them. She brought laughter and joy to all who knew her. Her smile was contageous, along with her bright and cheerful personality. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that she is safe in God's arms. Her laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew her!
God bless all of you and may the knowledge that he has Becky safe with him give you comfort during this time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Barb Smith
Nurse, NICU
Scott McNamara
02/20/2008
Becky, I remember you growing up on Stanton Ave. I remember you taking care of my twin sons Scott & Daniel in NICU at Methodist. Your life was filled with helping and caring for people. You were taken from family and friends much too early, Scott McNamara & Family
Beth Riley
02/19/2008
My heart goes out to Christine (Nikunen) & the entire family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Heidi Macy & Family
02/19/2008
Christine, was shocked and sorry to hear about your sister. We hope you remember well your many happy memories together. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Amy Crilly (Jill's sister)
02/19/2008
I am so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Becky was a wonderful person and I know that Jill, Laura and I are going to miss her joining us on our "sister's weekend" shopping trips. I feel fortunate to have known Becky, even if just briefly.