Violet E. Burns, age 91, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died Thursday morning, February 2, 2012, at Shady Lane.
Violet was born on July 6, 1920, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (Rusch) Evenson. She was a graduate of Valders High School. On July 24, 1943, she was married to Edwin J. Burns. Edwin preceded her in death on December 3, 1982.
In the past, Violet had worked for the Mirro Company and the Sears store in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and dancing.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Thomas (Jean) Burns, Wales, WI and Florida; one daughter: Susan Hendrick, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Peter (Timbi) Hendrick; Elizabeth (Lance) Wilson; Christopher (Jennifer) Burns; Cory Burns; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Marion Haupt, Newton; Salome Haupt, Manitowoc; Beverly (Robert) Schwister, Ripon. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Irene Evenson; her husband, Edwin J. Burns; and two sisters.
Cremation will take place with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the Burns family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Violet E. Burns, age 91, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died Thursday morning, February 2, 2012, at Shady Lane.
Violet was born on July 6, 1920, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (Rusch) Evenson. She was a graduate of Valders High School. On July 24, 1943, she was married to Edwin J. Burns. Edwin preceded her in death on December 3, 1982.
In the past, Violet had worked for the Mirro Company and the Sears store in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and dancing.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Thomas (Jean) Burns, Wales, WI and Florida; one daughter: Susan Hendrick, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Peter (Timbi) Hendrick; Elizabeth (Lance) Wilson; Christopher (Jennifer) Burns; Cory Burns; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Marion Haupt, Newton; Salome Haupt, Manitowoc; Beverly (Robert) Schwister, Ripon. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Irene Evenson; her husband, Edwin J. Burns; and two sisters.
Cremation will take place with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the Burns family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
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