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Obituary of Robert F. Burkett "Burkie" (Bob) , 84

Name of Deceased Robert F. Burkett "Burkie" (Bob)
Age 84
Date of Death 12/20/2009
Date of Birth 12/07/1925
Funeral Home Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc.

Robert F. "Bob" "Burkie" Burkett, 84, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 2009, at Golden Living Center – Hillview. He was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Ellerslie, Md., a son of the late Franklin W. and Lura E. (Lowery) Burkett. He married Dolores J. Eichelberger on Sept. 4, 1949, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Altoona.

Surviving are his wife; three children, daughter Sherry L. Clark and husband Rich, of Altoona, daughter Cathy A. Burkett, of Altoona, and son F. Scott Burkett and wife Diane, of Bellefonte; three grandchildren, Alyssa, Matt and Brent Burkett; and an uncle, John Lowery, of Florida. Robert was preceded in death by a sister, W. Jean Patton. Mr. Burkett was a member of Second Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona.

He retired as a labor relations specialist from Conrail in 1985, after 39 1Ú2 years service. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of Radarman Third Class.

He was a life member of the Bavarian Aid Society, where he was active in bowling, Bingo, and delivering holiday cheer to the 50-year members; Unter Uns; Swiss Rifle Club; V.F.W.; and Iron Masters Country Club, where he was an avid golfer. Robert also volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader, was very active in his children and grandchildren's lives as they were growing up.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Ralph Hamer officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 1004 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; Golden-Living Center Hillview, 700 S. Cayuga Ave., Altoona, PA 16602; or AseraCare Hospice, 1015 Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.