Iva M. Burkhardt

Iva “Toot” Marie Burkhardt, 78, of Lucinda, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at the Clarion Hospital. Born September 13, 1933, at home in Brush Run, Strattanville; she was the daughter of the late Allen Bruce and Philamena Gertrude Aaron Wilson. She was married to Paul Fredrick Burkhardt, who preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Iva was a loving mother and housewife. She enjoyed her family and reading books. In earlier years, she enjoyed cooking Sunday supper for the family. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Paul, pipelining. Iva was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion. Surviving are four children, Ron Burkhardt and his, wife, Diane, of Leeper, Rod Burkhardt and his wife, Kathy, of Lucinda, Fred Burkhardt of Leeper, and Debbie Aites and her husband, Terry, of Lucinda; six grandchildren, Jimmy Burkhardt and his wife, Aaron, of Lucinda, Kevin Burkhardt and his wife, Grace, of Lucinda, Bryan Burkhardt of Johnstown, Casey Burkhardt and his wife, Brianna, of Okinawa, Japan, Corey Burkhardt of Parris Island, SC, Emily Aites of Lucinda; and two great grandchildren, Konner Burkhardt and Ethan Burkhardt. Also surviving are a sister, Emma Jean Davis of West Middlesex; a brother, Bill Wilson “Pal” of Clarion; and two nieces and a nephew. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James Michael Burkhardt, and a brother, Robert Wilson. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012, in the Grace Lutheran Church, Clarion, with Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be held in the Clarion Cemetery. Memorials and donations can be made the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012, in the Grace Lutheran Church, Clarion, with Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church, officiating.

Iva M. Burkhardt

September 13, 1933 - August 7, 2012