Paul Burt
August 24, 2009
Paul Alden Burt, died Monday August 24, 2009 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO at the age of 86. Paul was born February 18, 1923, in Melcher, Iowa the oldest of 11 children born to James H. and Ola (Goode) Burt. He married Frances Lurleen Jarboe on March 15, 1947. They were married for 50 years and had 5 children.
Paul was in the U.S. Army for 23 years, serving in both World War II and the Korean War. After retiring from the Army, he started a second career with the Polk County, Iowa Sheriff's Department where he served as Chief Jailer. After his retirement from the Sheriff's Department, he and Frances moved to Lake of the Ozarks. He loved golfing, crappie fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances; his grandson, Brent Jenkinson; his brother, Don Burt and his sister, Pauline Bowersox.
Paul is survived by his two daughters, Karen Jenkinson of Ankeny, Ia; Shelley Cesar and her husband, Jerry of Lee’s Summit, MO; his three sons, Jim and his wife, Georgene, of Sunrise Beach, MO, Jerry and his wife, Darla of Urbandale, IA and Scott of Winston Salem, NC; 9 grandchildren, Brad, Jared, Derek, Lindsay, Eric, Brian, Jeremiah, James and Madeline; 3 great grandchildren, Ashley, Lola and Keegan; 4 sisters, Sue Burt and Ellen Johnson of Polk City, IA , Donna Geisler of Ankeny, IA, and Barb Carlson of Montezuma, IA and 4 brothers, Glen, Jack and Roger all of Polk City, IA and Gene Burt of Ankeny, IA.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. with burial to follow at Lincoln Cemetery. A visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or The American Legion in loving memory of Paul.
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Cindy Reck
08/28/2009
I was so sorry to hear about your father and wanted to let you know are prayers are with you and your family. I know this must be a difficult time and all of us here at IPI are thinking of you.
Cindy Reck
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Abby Williams
08/28/2009
Burt Family - I am sorry for your loss, your entire family is in my thoughts.
Greg Ort
08/27/2009
Jerry, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Jean Koss
08/27/2009
Shelley - My thoughts go out to you. I remember the jail tours he used to give our grade school classes. He had a rough exterior but was so very kind inside. I have very fond memories of him and your mom. God Bless you and your family.
Jean
Ken Soenen
08/27/2009
Jerry & Darla I am sorry to hear about Jerry's dad pasting away. It seems one is never ready to have to deal with such a lost. Our thoughts & prayers are with You & the Burt Family through this trying time.
Matt Soenen
08/27/2009
Jerry, Darla, Eric and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. He is with God! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time...
Bob and Mary Miller
08/26/2009
We were so sorry to hear about Paul. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Bob has lots of fond memories of a lifetime with Paul and his family.
Ken Burger
08/26/2009
HI Jerry, sorry to hear the loss of your father and wanted to send my sympathy to you and your family members... Even when we loss an aging parent it is still difficult.. I will keep you and your family in my prayers...
Randy Day
08/26/2009
Jerry,
I am sorry to hear about the death of your father. It sounds like he had a very interesting and full life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Felker
08/26/2009
Jerry, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Wendl
08/26/2009
To Jerry, Darla, and the entire Burt family - my deepest sympathy. All of us at ASP are thinking of you.
Jason Hute
08/26/2009
Jerry,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like your father lived a full and interesting life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jason Hute
Jerry Behrends
08/26/2009
I am sorry to here of your loss although I did not know your father, one can tell by the the actions of his children what a great man he was. My family's deepest sympathy goes out to you and your's.......jb