Robert Orin Burges
Robert Orin Burges went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2012. Robert was born Sept. 20, 1938, to Roy and Nancy Lucile Burges in Borger, Texas, and was given the beloved nickname "Shorty 44."
Shorty is survived by his loving wife, Arizona State Senator Judy Burges; sisters, Jewel Aulds, Joan Gerstner, Snooky Brakhage. His brother, Jerry, preceded Robert in death and welcomed Robert into Heaven.
Robert Burges loved and delighted in his daughters, Julie Chiantaretto and Ronda Apolinar, along with his son, Robert (Bobby) Burges. A very proud grandfather to Victor Longoria, John Apolinar, Duffy Apolinar, Art Burges, Felecia Burges, Andreya Apolinar and Colton Chiantaretto, Robert Burges enjoyed the honor of being a great-grandfather to Antonio Longoria, Angelo Longoria and Andreo Longoria.
Robert "Shorty" Burges moved to Arizona in 1953, and attended high school in Bagdad, Ariz., being elected Bagdad's first Homecoming King. He was also voted senior class President and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, "Shorty" attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he studied finance. After college, he worked for Mountain Bell and then returned to Bagdad in 1960, going to work at the mine driving hauling trucks and working in the solvent extraction plant.
In the late 1970s and early 80s, Robert was a member of the governing board for Yavapai College, but also enjoyed a long tenure working for the college until he retired in 2003.
Robert Burges loved and cared deeply for his family, and looked forward to each and every family gathering. Robert was a full partner with Senator Judy Burges in her service to the State of Arizona, first as a member of the House of Representatives and later as a member of the State Senate. Robert was actively engaged in his own right as a precinct committee chair, representative of the Tea Party, supporter of candidates who declared their genuine love for the people and State of Arizona, and served as a consultant to many in various levels of service. Robert "Shorty" Burges truly loved to his core Arizona and the Code of the West, the land, and people. Bob was fully engaged in greeting and meeting people across Arizona and loved the process of representative government. He was quick with a smile and a kind and gentle sense of humor. Robert Burges shall be sorely missed by his partner-in-life, his adoring wife, Judy; there is a hole in the extended Burges family at the loss of a great dad and doting grandfather; and the State of Arizona is a little less brighter today at the loss of one of its favorite sons - Robert Orin "Shorty" Burges has left the state but not the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Trinity Bible Church, 14811 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
Information provided by survivors.
Robert Orin Burges went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2012. Robert was born Sept. 20, 1938, to Roy and Nancy Lucile Burges in Borger, Texas, and was given the beloved nickname "Shorty 44."
Shorty is survived by his loving wife, Arizona State Senator Judy Burges; sisters, Jewel Aulds, Joan Gerstner, Snooky Brakhage. His brother, Jerry, preceded Robert in death and welcomed Robert into Heaven.
Robert Burges loved and delighted in his daughters, Julie Chiantaretto and Ronda Apolinar, along with his son, Robert (Bobby) Burges. A very proud grandfather to Victor Longoria, John Apolinar, Duffy Apolinar, Art Burges, Felecia Burges, Andreya Apolinar and Colton Chiantaretto, Robert Burges enjoyed the honor of being a great-grandfather to Antonio Longoria, Angelo Longoria and Andreo Longoria.
Robert "Shorty" Burges moved to Arizona in 1953, and attended high school in Bagdad, Ariz., being elected Bagdad's first Homecoming King. He was also voted senior class President and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, "Shorty" attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he studied finance. After college, he worked for Mountain Bell and then returned to Bagdad in 1960, going to work at the mine driving hauling trucks and working in the solvent extraction plant.
In the late 1970s and early 80s, Robert was a member of the governing board for Yavapai College, but also enjoyed a long tenure working for the college until he retired in 2003.
Robert Burges loved and cared deeply for his family, and looked forward to each and every family gathering. Robert was a full partner with Senator Judy Burges in her service to the State of Arizona, first as a member of the House of Representatives and later as a member of the State Senate. Robert was actively engaged in his own right as a precinct committee chair, representative of the Tea Party, supporter of candidates who declared their genuine love for the people and State of Arizona, and served as a consultant to many in various levels of service. Robert "Shorty" Burges truly loved to his core Arizona and the Code of the West, the land, and people. Bob was fully engaged in greeting and meeting people across Arizona and loved the process of representative government. He was quick with a smile and a kind and gentle sense of humor. Robert Burges shall be sorely missed by his partner-in-life, his adoring wife, Judy; there is a hole in the extended Burges family at the loss of a great dad and doting grandfather; and the State of Arizona is a little less brighter today at the loss of one of its favorite sons - Robert Orin "Shorty" Burges has left the state but not the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Trinity Bible Church, 14811 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
Information provided by survivors.
Robert Orin Burges
Robert Orin Burges went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2012. Robert was born Sept. 20, 1938, to Roy and Nancy Lucile Burges in Borger, Texas, and was given the beloved nickname "Shorty 44."
Shorty is survived by his loving wife, Arizona State Senator Judy Burges; sisters, Jewel Aulds, Joan Gerstner, Snooky Brakhage. His brother, Jerry, preceded Robert in death and welcomed Robert into Heaven.
Robert Burges loved and delighted in his daughters, Julie Chiantaretto and Ronda Apolinar, along with his son, Robert (Bobby) Burges. A very proud grandfather to Victor Longoria, John Apolinar, Duffy Apolinar, Art Burges, Felecia Burges, Andreya Apolinar and Colton Chiantaretto, Robert Burges enjoyed the honor of being a great-grandfather to Antonio Longoria, Angelo Longoria and Andreo Longoria.
Robert "Shorty" Burges moved to Arizona in 1953, and attended high school in Bagdad, Ariz., being elected Bagdad's first Homecoming King. He was also voted senior class President and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, "Shorty" attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he studied finance. After college, he worked for Mountain Bell and then returned to Bagdad in 1960, going to work at the mine driving hauling trucks and working in the solvent extraction plant.
In the late 1970s and early 80s, Robert was a member of the governing board for Yavapai College, but also enjoyed a long tenure working for the college until he retired in 2003.
Robert Burges loved and cared deeply for his family, and looked forward to each and every family gathering. Robert was a full partner with Senator Judy Burges in her service to the State of Arizona, first as a member of the House of Representatives and later as a member of the State Senate. Robert was actively engaged in his own right as a precinct committee chair, representative of the Tea Party, supporter of candidates who declared their genuine love for the people and State of Arizona, and served as a consultant to many in various levels of service. Robert "Shorty" Burges truly loved to his core Arizona and the Code of the West, the land, and people. Bob was fully engaged in greeting and meeting people across Arizona and loved the process of representative government. He was quick with a smile and a kind and gentle sense of humor. Robert Burges shall be sorely missed by his partner-in-life, his adoring wife, Judy; there is a hole in the extended Burges family at the loss of a great dad and doting grandfather; and the State of Arizona is a little less brighter today at the loss of one of its favorite sons - Robert Orin "Shorty" Burges has left the state but not the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Trinity Bible Church, 14811 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
Information provided by survivors.
Robert Orin Burges went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2012. Robert was born Sept. 20, 1938, to Roy and Nancy Lucile Burges in Borger, Texas, and was given the beloved nickname "Shorty 44."
Shorty is survived by his loving wife, Arizona State Senator Judy Burges; sisters, Jewel Aulds, Joan Gerstner, Snooky Brakhage. His brother, Jerry, preceded Robert in death and welcomed Robert into Heaven.
Robert Burges loved and delighted in his daughters, Julie Chiantaretto and Ronda Apolinar, along with his son, Robert (Bobby) Burges. A very proud grandfather to Victor Longoria, John Apolinar, Duffy Apolinar, Art Burges, Felecia Burges, Andreya Apolinar and Colton Chiantaretto, Robert Burges enjoyed the honor of being a great-grandfather to Antonio Longoria, Angelo Longoria and Andreo Longoria.
Robert "Shorty" Burges moved to Arizona in 1953, and attended high school in Bagdad, Ariz., being elected Bagdad's first Homecoming King. He was also voted senior class President and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, "Shorty" attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he studied finance. After college, he worked for Mountain Bell and then returned to Bagdad in 1960, going to work at the mine driving hauling trucks and working in the solvent extraction plant.
In the late 1970s and early 80s, Robert was a member of the governing board for Yavapai College, but also enjoyed a long tenure working for the college until he retired in 2003.
Robert Burges loved and cared deeply for his family, and looked forward to each and every family gathering. Robert was a full partner with Senator Judy Burges in her service to the State of Arizona, first as a member of the House of Representatives and later as a member of the State Senate. Robert was actively engaged in his own right as a precinct committee chair, representative of the Tea Party, supporter of candidates who declared their genuine love for the people and State of Arizona, and served as a consultant to many in various levels of service. Robert "Shorty" Burges truly loved to his core Arizona and the Code of the West, the land, and people. Bob was fully engaged in greeting and meeting people across Arizona and loved the process of representative government. He was quick with a smile and a kind and gentle sense of humor. Robert Burges shall be sorely missed by his partner-in-life, his adoring wife, Judy; there is a hole in the extended Burges family at the loss of a great dad and doting grandfather; and the State of Arizona is a little less brighter today at the loss of one of its favorite sons - Robert Orin "Shorty" Burges has left the state but not the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Trinity Bible Church, 14811 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
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